Research & Science at the UO

Ostrava University offers ideal conditions for research, says Hungarian neurologist Istvan Szegedi

Hungarian neurologist Dr. Istvan Szegedi returned to Ostrava University for a long-term research stay after his first experience in 2020. “I felt that Ostrava University offers ideal conditions for translational neuroscience and cerebrovascular research,” he says.

New mathematical model accelerates the design of industrial lubrication systems

An international team of researchers has developed an advanced computational model based on a neural network that can quickly and accurately predict the behavior of motor oil enriched with nanoparticles under heating and flow in demanding industrial conditions. This makes it possible to significantly speed up calculations required for the development of more efficient technologies.

Czech and German Scientists Review the Development of Biosensors Targeting Thrombin

In a new review study, scientists from the University of Ostrava and the University of Regensburg summarize recent advances in innovative biosensors capable of detecting thrombin, a key blood protein, with extreme sensitivity. Thrombin not only plays a role in blood clotting, but may also indicate serious health conditions, from heart disease to cancer metastasis.

REFRESH: When research leaves the drawer and transforms the region

The University of Ostrava’s strategic project REFRESH, focused on regional development, has successfully passed mid-term evaluation and is moving into its second half. We present an interview with Ondřej Slach, Scientific Director of Social Lab and Vice-Rector for Strategy and Development at the UO.

Discovery from Ostrava Opens the Path to a New Generation of Solar and Quantum Technologies

Scientists from the University of Ostrava have demonstrated that a slight change in the relative arrangement of two ultrathin layers of material can significantly affect its interaction with light. Their discovery, published in the prestigious journal Nano Letters, paves the way for the development of more efficient solar cells, photodetectors, and quantum devices.

University of Ostrava research team works on a plan for a cheaper and more accessible green technology thanks to the LERCO project

Calculations and simulations are now underway to ensure that efforts toward ecological behaviour, with regard to future generations, will no longer go hand in hand with higher financial costs.

Updated: 29. 05. 2026