Doctoral and Associate Professor Graduation Ceremonies at BUT Celebrated Academic Achievements and Scientific Growth
A ceremonial atmosphere filled Brno University of Technology in May. On Wednesday, 20 May, the graduation ceremony for doctoral graduates took place in the Rectorate Hall, followed by the inauguration ceremony for newly appointed associate professors. The event culminated in the presentation of appointment decrees to eleven new associate professors.

During three ceremonial events, the university leadership welcomed new PhD graduates and associate professors, who symbolically confirmed their efforts and completed an important stage of their professional and academic careers by taking the academic oath and receiving their diplomas or appointment decrees. Their achievements are the result of years of research, teaching activities, and countless hours spent in laboratories, workshops, and studios.
The eleven new associate professors, appointed by the Rector of BUT based on nominations submitted by the deans, were introduced during the ceremony by members of the leadership of the respective faculties. The appointees present subsequently received their appointment decrees, officially entitling them to use the title of Associate Professor.
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Faculty of Civil Engineering:
- Associate Professor Ing. Martin Vild, Ph.D. – Field of study: Structures and Transport Constructions
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering:
- Associate Professor Ing. Miroslav Jopek, Ph.D. – Field of study: Manufacturing Technology
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication:
- Associate Professor Mgr. et Mgr. Rashid Dallaev, Ph.D. – Field of study: Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies
- Associate Professor Ing. Imrich Gablech, Ph.D. – Field of study: Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies
Faculty of Architecture:
- Associate Professor Ing. arch. Marek Štěpán – Field of study: Architecture and Urbanism
Faculty of Chemistry:
- Associate Professor Ing. Eva Bartoníčková, Ph.D. – Field of study: Chemistry, Technology and Material Properties
- Associate Professor Mgr. Jan Vícha, Ph.D. – Field of study: Physical Chemistry
Faculty of Fine Arts:
- Associate Professor MgA. Julie Kačerovská, Ph.D. – Field of study: Fine Art
- Associate Professor Mgr. Jiří Příhoda – Field of study: Fine Art
Faculty of Information Technology:
- Associate Professor Ing. Vojtěch Mrázek, Ph.D. – Field of study: Computer Engineering and Informatics
- Associate Professor RNDr. Martin Trnečka, Ph.D. – Field of study: Computer Engineering and Informatics

During the ceremony, Rector Ladislav Janíček emphasized above all the quality of education, research and creative activities. “Today, you officially become associate professors – senior academic staff and moral authorities whom students will not only look up to as role models, but from whom they will also expect a great deal. Therefore, do not forget that the primary mission of a university is to educate. It is in our students that the successors on whom our future will depend are growing, and the quality of their education will determine the competitiveness and prosperity of our country,” he said.

From Research to Academic Recognition
At the ceremonial graduation event, 53 new PhD graduates took the doctoral oath. They completed their studies at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Business and Management, and the CEITEC BUT research centre.
“Doctoral studies are primarily focused on independent scientific research activities. That is both their beauty and their challenge. Therefore, dear graduates, I wish that after today you will not remain alone. I also wish that you never lose your curiosity, joy in your work, joy in discovery, as well as your kindness in interpersonal relationships and dedication to your cause,” said Vítězslav Máša, Vice-Rector for Education and Quality, in his speech.

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering:
- Doctor Lukáš Gregor
- Doctor Josef Izák
- Doctor Pavel Papež
- Doctor Josef Pouzar
- Doctor František Prinz
- Doctor Jakub Rekem
- Doctor Jerguš Suja
- Doctor Barbora Thomková
- Doctor Michal Ušiak
- Doctor Kristýna Vašáková
- Doctor Kristína Virostková
Faculty of Information Technology:
- Doctor Ján Čegiň
- Doctor Anton Firc
- Doctor Martin Hurta
- Doctor David Kozák
- Doctor Ladislav Mošner
- Doctor Ondřej Olšák
- Doctor František Vídeňský
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Faculty of Chemistry:
- Doctor Diana Černayová
- Doctor Vendula Hrabalová
- Doctor Martin Kadlec
- Doctor Nicole Talaš Černeková
- Doctor Pavel Vostrejš
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication:
- Doctor Magdaléna Bačo Matejková
- Doctor Michal Bílek
- Doctor Vladimír Bílek
- Doctor Petr Blažek
- Doctor Jan Klusáček
- Doctor Zuzana Košelová
- Doctor Serge Kouakouo
- Doctor Vít Krčál
- Doctor Miroslav Mrajca
- Doctor Pavel Sikora
- Doctor Marek Šimka
- Doctor Vojtěch Trávníček
- Doctor Jaroslav Zechmeister
- Doctor Lukáš Zezula
Faculty of Civil Engineering:
- Doctor Pavel Doubek
- Doctor Erik Dušek
- Doctor Veronika Singrová
- Doctor Ondřej Uhlík
- Doctor Petr Veselý
Faculty of Architecture:
- Doctor Kristýna Smržová
- Doctor Eva Šimara
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Faculty of Fine Arts
- Doctor Dragana Zarevska
Faculty of Business and Management:
- Doctor Jan Špatenka
CEITEC BUT:
- Doctor Jan Brodský
- Doctor Štěpán Gamanov
- Doctor Martina Korčušková
- Doctor Jakub Lázňovský
- Doctor Megha Mohan
- Doctor Jakub Pongrácz
- Doctor Michaela Vojníková
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“The journey that brought us here was by no means easy. It was full of challenges, long days and weekends spent in laboratories. At the same time, it was a journey that taught us perseverance, humility, and the determination not to give up even in difficult moments. I believe that the knowledge, experience and values we gained at the university will continue to grow and that we will use them with respect,” said Michaela Vojníková from CEITEC BUT on behalf of the new PhD graduates.

We warmly congratulate all new PhD graduates and associate professors and wish them every success in their future careers!
Source: vut.cz/en
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