Alexandr Dejneka

Alexandr Dejneka is the Head of the Department of Optical and Biophysical Systems and the Head of the Division of Optics at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Science since 2007. Having received his Diploma in Optical Engineering and Technology from the National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics in St. Petersburg in Russia, he studied at the Technical University in Prague where received his PhD in 2002. During his PhD, he cooperated closely with the Technical University in Dresden performing optical experiments. After finishing his PhD, he started to work as a researcher at the institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Science in Prague. He is the author of 1 book and 2 book chapters as well as more than 190 original publications. He has 11 patents and utility designs on his name. He is currently the principal investigator of four industrially oriented grants including the National Centre of Competence MATCA (www.matca.cz). MATCA’s main aim is to build a bridge between science and the industry, focused on the development and application of plasma, laser and additive technology. His research interests are in the field of materials science and engineering as well as life science-oriented technologies. His current research activities include ellipsometry studies of thin piezoelectric films and structures including phase transition, doping and strain effects, low-temperature plasma technologies for industrial applications and new physical methods in modern industry and life sciences.