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Curiculum Vitae
Assoc.Prof. Ing. LUCY VOJTOVÁ, Ph.D.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Work address: Central European Institute of Technology
Brno University of Technology
Purkyňova 656/123, 612 00 Brno
E-mail: lucy.vojtova@ceitec.vutbr.cz
Tel: +420 541 149 472, www.polymergroup.cz, www.ceitec.cz
EDUCATION
2015 Assoc. Prof. (Doc.): in Macromolecular Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Materials Chemistry, Czech Republic
2000 Ph.D.: study program Macromolecular Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Material Chemistry, Czech Republic
1995 M.S. (Ing.): University of Pardubice, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Department of Wood, Pulp and Paper, Pardubice , Czech Republic
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015 – up to now Associate professor at the Institute of Materials Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
2011- up to now Senior research scientist, the Head of the Advanced polymer syntheses and Biomaterial’s Labs, Advanced polymers and Composites Research Group, Brno University of Technology, Central European Institute of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic.
2005 - 2014 Assistant professor at the Institute of Materials Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
2002 - 2010 Junior Research scientist, Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Materials Chemistry, Brno, Czech Republic.
1996 - 1999 Postgraduate study + research worker, Polymer Institute Brno, Czech Republic
FOREIGN STUDY AND RESEARCH STAYS
Sheffield University, UK: Visiting scientist at the Department of Materials Engineering (November 1 – 13, 2015)
Columbia University NY, USA: Post-doctoral researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (2000 – 2002)
University of Connecticut, USA: Visiting scientist, Institute of Materials Science, Polymer Program (9/1999 - 12/1999)
McGill University, Canada: Visiting student, Pulp and Paper Research Centre, Montreal (9/1992 - 10/1992)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
The advanced synthesis and characterization of a novel polymers (biopolymers, hydrogels) and polymeric composites with controlled life-time, preparation of cell or drug carriers based on natural or synthetic polymers for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
PUBLICATION ACTIVITY
Total publication number in impacted journals: 32 papers
Total publication number in years 2011 – 6/2016: 19 papers
Papers in conference proceedings: 31
Patents: 6 patents (5 CZ, 1 EU) + 2 patent applications, 5 Czech utility models
Hirsch’s index (h-index) = 7,
Sum of Times Cited without self-citations: 125 (ISI Web of Knowledge, 23. 6. 2016)
PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS
2000 - 2002 Collaboration on 3 projects supported by the US NSF and NIH (NSF-CHE01-10655, 5R01RR014171-0, MRSEC-DMR-9809687)
2002 – up to now Co-author and professional collaboration in 7 projects funded by:
EU (CZ.1.05/1.1.00/02.0068, CZ.1.05/3.1.00/13.0273, 7.RP EU-Sylica)
the Czech Ministry of Education (MSM263100019, MSM0021630501)
Czech Grant Agency (104/07/1631, 15-18495S) amd National Research Program (2B06130)
MEMBER
2015 –up to now Member of the commission at the Conference of young chemists, biologists and biochemists, yearly in Milovy, Czech Republic
2012 – up to now Member of the commission at the students conference „Chemistry is life“, yearly at the Faculty of chemistry, BUT, Brno, Czech Republic
2011 Member of the commission for the Milada Paulová Award for lifetime achievement in chemistry
1997 - up to now Member of The Czech Chemical Society
2011 - up to now Member of The Society for Bioimplantology
CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION
Chief organizer International workshop „Biomatrials for tissue engineering“ Brno, Czech Republic (08/09/2014)
Co-organizer International conference „Create your life in 3D”, Brno, Czech Republic (2-4/09/2015)
AWARDS
BUT Rector’s Award "The successful declarer in 2013"
Best paper Journal: Challanges of modern technology, (Biomedical Engineering Session), Warsaw, PL (2010)
Best poster 5th Chemistry&Life (Materials Chemistry), Brno (2011)
Best poster 4th Chemistry&Life (Materials Chemistry), Brno (2008)
Best poster IV Kopernikanskie Seminárium, Toruń, PL (2010)
Josef‘s Hlavka Aw. Diploma work of L. Michlovska (Head of the work, 2009)
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
Columbia University, NYC, USA, Department of Chemistry (Prof. Laura Kaufman, collagen-biopolymer interactions), University of Sheffield, UK, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (dr. Chris Holland, biopolymer visco-elastic properties), KTH Royal Institute of Technology Sweden, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, (Prof. Lars Berglund, biodegradable hydrogels), University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany, Institute of Environmental Sciences (Assoc. Prof. J. Kučerík, scaffolds hydrolytical stability) and with ENEA Portici Research Centre, Italy (dr. Tazziana Di Luccio) on biodegradable composites for medicine applications, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden (assoc. Prof. Igor Adameyko – 3D imaging).
10. Oct. 2018
New CEITEC BUT project improves bioactive hemostatics and wound coverage from renewable sources
Under the lead of Lucy Vojtová a team of experts from the Biomaterials Team of Advanced Polymers and Composites group will focus on new…
7. Aug. 2018
CEITEC chose the first PhD projects receiving Bridge Fund Support
BRIDGE FUND is a fund addressed to CEITEC PhD students, which aims to further promote interdisciplinary projects between Life Sciences and Material…
12. Mar. 2018
Unique hydrogel from CEITEC BUT can treat in future burns, fractures and help make chemoterapies more efficient
Lucy Vojtova and her team at CEITEC BUT have developed a unique degradable hydrogel that can effectively heal burns, can be used to fill the bones,…
2018
- Pavlinakova, V; Fohlerova, Z; Pavlinak, D; Khunova, V; Vojtova, L, 2018: Effect of halloysite nanotube structure on physical, chemical, structural and biological properties of elastic polycaprolactone/gelatin nanofibers for wound healing applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 91, p. 94 - 102, doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.05.033
- Zubal, L; Bonani, W; Maniglio, D; Ceccato, R; Renciuk, D; Hampl, A; Migliaresi, C; Jancar, J; Vojtova, L, 2018: Soluble collagen dissolution and assembling in pressurized carbon dioxide water solutions. EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS 12(2), p. 159 - 170, doi: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2018.14
2017
- Kupka, V; Letavaj, E; Fohlerova, Z; Jancar, J; Vojtova, L, 2017: Elastické biodegradovatelné polyuretanové filmy využívající hydrofilní i hydrofobní polyoly pro použití v biomedicíně. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Krticka, M; Michlovska, L; Nekuda, V; Chamradova, I; Zboncak, M; Kaiser, J; Sojka, K; Vojtova, L, 2017: Ex-vivo biomechanické testování na animálním modelu tříštivé zlomeniny diafýzy prasečího femoru fixované novým resorbovatelným polymer-kompozitním adhezivem. IX. MEDZINÁRODNÍ KONFERENCE BIO IMPLANTOLOGIE
- Montufar, E. B; Vojtova, L; Celko, L; Ginebra, M. P, 2017: Calcium Phosphate Foams: Potential Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Modeling in Three Dimensions. METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY , doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7021-6_6
- Babrnakova, J; Svachova, V; Brtnikova, J; Sedlacek, P; Prosecka, E; Kubesova, B; Vojtova, L;, 2017: The effect of biologically active substances on the structure and biocompatibility of collagenous scaffolds for tissue engineering. CZECH CHEMICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM SERIES
- Zidek, J; Pavlinakova, V; Vojtova, L; Salplachta, J; Kalasova, D; Zikmund, T; Prosecka, E; Brtnikova, J; Pavlinak, D; Kaiser, J, 2017: Využití stroboskopie pro prostorové zobrazení biomateriálů nasnímaných pomocí počítačové tomografie. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Krticka, M; Michlovska, L; Nekuda, V; Chamradova, I; Zboncak, M; Montufar, J. E; Kaiser, j; Zikmund, T; Jancar, J; Ira, D; Planka, L; Vojtova, L, 2017: Ex-vivo biomechanical testing on the animal model of fractured pig femur fixed with novel biodegradable injectable polymer composite glue. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY
- Kedronova, E; Kupka, V; Manakhov, A; Stoica, A; Vojtova, L; Zajickova, L, 2017: ELECTROSPUN BIODEGRADABLE PCL, PEG AND PCL/PEG POLYURETHANE NANOFIBERS COATED BY AMINE-RICH PLASMA POLYMERS. 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANOMATERIALS - RESEARCH & APPLICATION (NANOCON 2016) , p. 490 - 496
- Chamradova, I; Trunec, M; Krticka, M; Nekuda, V; Zboncak, M; Michlovska, L; Montufar, E; Vojtova, L, 2017: Samovytvrzovací polymer-kompozitní adhezivum využitelné při léčbě kostních zlomenin. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Blahnova, V; Filova, E; Pavlinakova, V; Trunec, M; Vojtova, L; Amler, E, 2017: Pěnový nosič pro indukci osteogenní diferenciace lidských mezenchymálních kmenových buněk. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Culen, M; Kosarova, Z; Sokol, F; Chovancova, J; Dvorakova, D; Vojtova, L; Racil, Z, 2017: Generation of humanized bone-marrow-like niche in immunodeficient mice. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Vojtova, L; Knoz, M; Lipovy, B; Faldyna, M; Gopfert, E; Stepankova, V; Holoubek, J; Svachova, V; Babrnakova, J; Pavlovsky, Z; Prosecka, E; Plencner, M; Filova, E; Kubesova, B; Hearnden, V; Damborsky, J, 2017: Vliv růstových faktorů na biologickou aktivitu nanostrukturovaných vstřebatelných kožních náhrad: in-vitro a in-vivo experimentální studie. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Postulkova, H; Chamradova, I; Pavlinak, D; Humpa, O; Jancar, J; Vojtova, L, 2017: Study of effects and conditions on the solubility of natural polysaccharide gum karaya. FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS 67, p. 148 - 156, doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.01.011
- Chamradova, I; Vojtova, L; Castkova, K; Divis, P; Peterek, M; Jancar, J, 2017: The effect of hydroxyapatite particle size on viscoelastic properties and calcium release from a thermosensitive triblock copolymer. COLLOID POLYM SCI 295(1), p. 107 - 115, doi: 10.1007/s00396-016-3983-7
- Svachova, V; Khunova, V; Pavlinak, D; Fohlerova, Z; Vojtova, L, 2017: The Effect of halloysite on structure and properties of polycaprolactone/gelatin nanofibers. POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE 57(6), p. 506 - 512, doi: 10.1002/pen.24512
2016
- Svachova, V; Vojtova, L; Jancar, J; Khunova, V; Fohlerova, Z; Pavlinak, D, 2016: Příprava amfifilních nanovláken s přídavkem anorganických aditiv s potenciálním využitím v medicíně. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Svachova, V; Khunova, V; Vojtova, L; Pavlinak, D, 2016: Biodegradable poly (ε-caprolactone)/gelatin nanofibers: Effect of tubular halloysite on structure and properties. VII. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TIMES OF POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES
- Zidek, J; Konecna, Z; Perestrelo, A. R; Forte, G; Svachova, V; Vojtova, L; Brtnikova, J; Jancar; Perpéteua, P; Kaiser, J; Zikmund, T, 2016: Zobrazení 3D struktury srdeční tkáně pomocí nano-CT. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Srnec, R; Fedorova, P; Pencik, J; Vojtova, L; Sedlinska, M; Necas, A, 2016: Ex Vivo Testing of Mechanical Properties of Canine Metacarpal/Metatarsal Bones after Simulated Implant Removal. ACTA CHIRURGIAE ORTHOPAEDICAE ET TRAUMATOLOGIAE CECHOSLOVACA 83(2), p. 111 - 116
- Michlovska, L; Vojtova, L; Humpa, O; Kucerik, J; Zidek, J; Jancar, J, 2016: Hydrolytic stability of end-linked hydrogels from PLGA-PEG-PLGA macromonomers terminated by alpha,omega-itaconyl groups. RSC ADVANCES 6(20), p. 16808 - 16816, doi: 10.1039/c5ra26222d
- Zidek, J; Vojtova, L; Abdel-Mohsen, AM; Chmelik, J; Zikmund, T; Brtnikova, J; Jakubicek, R; Zubal, L; Jan, JR; Kaiser, J, 2016: Accurate micro-computed tomography imaging of pore spaces in collagen-based scaffold. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 27(6), doi: 10.1007/s10856-016-5717-2
- Svachova, V; Vojtova, L; Pavlinak, D; Vojtek, L; Sedlakova, V; Hyrsl, P; Alberti, M; Jaros, J; Hampl, A; Jancar, J, 2016: Novel electrospun gelatin/oxycellulose nanofibers as a suitable platform for lung disease modeling. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 67, p. 493 - 501, doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.05.059
- Cihlar, Z; Vojtova, L; Michlovska, L; Kucerik, J, 2016: Preparation and hydration characteristics of carbodiimide crosslinked lignite humic acids. GEODERMA 274, p. 10 - 17, doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2016.03.009
- Kupka, V; Vojtova, L; Fohlerova, Z; Jancar, J, 2016: Solvent free synthesis and structural evaluation of polyurethane films based on poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(caprolactone). EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS 10(6), p. 479 - 492, doi: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2016.46
- Oborna, J; Mravcova, L; Michlovska, L; Vojtova, L; Vavrova, M, 2016: The effect of PLGA-PEG-PLGA modification on the sol-gel transition and degradation properties. EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS 10(5), p. 361 - 372, doi: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2016.34
- Svachova, V; Khunova, VA; Vojtova, L; Pavlinak, D, 2016: Biodegradable Poly (epsilon-caprolactone)/Gelatin Nanofibers: Effect of Tubular Halloysite on Structure and Properties. VIII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TIMES OF POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES: FROM AEROSPACE TO NANOTECHNOLOGY 1736, doi: 10.1063/1.4949634
2015
- Svachova, V; Vojtova, L; Pavlinak, D; Slanska, K; Slanska, M, 2015: Electrospinning of Biopolymers Suitable for Medical Applications. POTENTIAL APPLICATION OF PLASMA AND NANOMATERIALS
- Kupka, V; Vojtova, L; Jancar, J, 2015: Biodegradabilní elastické polyuretanové filmy pro medicínské aplikace. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Kupka, V; Vojtova, L; Fohlerova, Z; Jancar, J, 2015: Biodegradable Elastic Polyurethane Films Applicable as Vascular Grafts. FRONTIERS IN MATERIAL AND LIFE SCIENCES: CREATING LIFE IN 3D
- Brtnikova, J; Michlovska, L; Vojtova, L; Jancar, J, 2015: Novel Gas Chromatography Procedure for Kinetics Study of D,L-lactide and Glykolide Copolymerization. FRONTIERS IN MATERIAL AND LIFE SCIENCES: CREATING LIFE IN 3D
- Patra, N; Vojtova, L; Martinova, L, 2015: Deacetylation-induced changes in thermal properties of Sterculia urens gum. JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY 122(1), p. 235 - 240, doi: 10.1007/s10973-015-4680-3
- Pavlinak, D; Svachova, V; Vojtek, L; Zarzycka, J; Hyrsl, P; Alberti, M; Vojtova, L, 2015: Plasma-chemical modifications of cellulose for biomedical applications. OPEN CHEMISTRY 13(1), p. 229 - 235, doi: 10.1515/chem-2015-0030
- Prosecka, E; Rampichova, M; Litvinec, A; Tonar, Z; Kralickova, M; Vojtova, L; Kochova, P; Plencner, M; Buzgo, M; Mickova, A; Jancar, J; Amler, E, 2015: Collagen/hydroxyapatite scaffold enriched with polycaprolactone nanofibers, thrombocyte-rich solution and mesenchymal stem cells promotes regeneration in large bone defect in vivo. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A 103(2), p. 671 - 682, doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.35216
2014
- Zubal, L; Mohsan, A; Vojtova, L; Matouskova, P; Konecna, Z, 2014: Separace a charakterizace atelokolagenu. BIOIMPLANTOLOGIE
- Cihlar, Z; Vojtova, L; Conte, P; Nasir, S; Kucerik, J, 2014: Hydration and water holding properties of cross-linked lignite humic acids. GEODERMA 230, p. 151 - 160, doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2014.04.018
- Prichystalova, H; Almonasy, N; Abdel-Mohsen, AM; Abdel-Rahman, RM; Fouda, MMG; Vojtova, L; Kobera, L; Spotz, Z; Burgert, L; Jancar, J, 2014: Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of new fluorescent chitosan derivatives. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES 65, p. 234 - 240, doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.01.050
- Abdel-Mohsen, AM; Abdel-Rahman, RM; Fouda, MMG; Vojtova, L; Uhrova, L; Hassan, AF; Al-Deyab, SS; El-Shamy, IE; Jancar, J, 2014: Preparation, characterization and cytotoxicity of schizophyllan/silver nanoparticle composite. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS 102, p. 238 - 245, doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.11.040
2012
- Chamradova, I; Vojtova, L; Michlovska, L; Polacek, P; Jancar, J, 2012: Rheological properties of functionalised thermosensitive copolymers for injectable applications in medicine. CHEMICAL PAPERS 66(10), p. 977 - 980, doi: 10.2478/s11696-012-0210-y
- Vojtova, L; Kupka, V; Zidek, J; Wasserbauer, J; Sedlacek, P; Jancar, J, 2012: Biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate as a polyol for elastomeric polyurethanes. CHEMICAL PAPERS 66(9), p. 869 - 874, doi: 10.2478/s11696-012-0176-9
2011
- Hermanova, S; Cabrera, MMM; Vyroubalova, Z; Vojtova, L, 2011: Novel triazole-based aluminum complex for ring-opening polymerization of lactones. POLYMER BULLETIN 67(9), p. 1751 - 1760, doi: 10.1007/s00289-011-0486-z
- Obruca, S; Marova, I; Vojtova, L, 2011: Biodegradation of polyether-polyol-based polyurethane elastomeric films: influence of partial replacement of polyether polyol by biopolymers of renewable origin. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 32(9), p. 1043 - 1052, doi: 10.1080/09593330.2010.523903
- Prosecka, E; Rampichova, M; Vojtova, L; Tvrdik, D; Melcakova, S; Juhasova, J; Plencner, M; Jakubova, R; Jancar, J; Necas, A; Kochova, P; Klepacek, J; Tonar, Z; Amler, E, 2011: Optimized conditions for mesenchymal stem cells to differentiate into osteoblasts on a collagen/hydroxyapatite matrix. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A 99A(2), p. 307 - 315, doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.33189
2010
- Necas, A; Planka, L; Srnec, R; Crha, M; Hlucilova, J; Klima, J; Stary, D; Kren, L; Amler, E; Vojtova, L; Jancar, J; Gal, P, 2010: Quality of Newly Formed Cartilaginous Tissue in Defects of Articular Surface after Transplantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Composite Scaffold Based on Collagen I with Chitosan Micro- and Nanofibres. PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 59(4), p. 605 - 614
- Michlovska, L; Vojtova, L; Mravcova, L; Hermanova, S; Kucerik, J; Jancar, J, 2010: Functionalization Conditions of PLGA-PEG-PLGA Copolymer with Itaconic Anhydride. NEW FRONTIERS IN MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE 295, p. 119 - 124, doi: 10.1002/masy.200900071
- David, J; Vojtova, L; Bednarik, K; Kucerik, J; Vavrova, M; Jancar, J, 2010: Development of novel environmental friendly polyurethane foams. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS 8(4), p. 381 - 385, doi: 10.1007/s10311-009-0236-8
- Necas, A; Proks, P; Urbanova, L; Srnec, R; Stehlik, L; Crha, M; Rauser, P; Planka, L; Amler, E; Vojtova, L; Jancar, J, 2010: Radiographic Assessment of Implant Failures of Titanium 3.5 LCP vs. 4.5 LCP Used for Flexible Bridging Osteosynthesis of Large Segmental Femoral Diaphyseal Defects in a Miniature Pig Model. ACTA VETERINARIA BRNO 79(4), p. 599 - U101, doi: 10.2754/avb201079040599
- Necas, A; Proks, P; Urbanova, L; Srnec, R; Stehlik, L; Crha, M; Rauser, P; Planka, L; Janovec, J; Dvorak, M; Amler, E; Vojtova, L; Jancar, J, 2010: Healing of Large Segmental Bone Defect after Implantation of Autogenous Cancellous Bone Graft in Comparison to Hydroxyapatite and 0.5% Collagen Scaffold Combined with Mesenchymal Stem Cells. ACTA VETERINARIA BRNO 79(4), p. 607 - U108, doi: 10.2754/avb201079040607
2009
- Jancar, J; Vojtova, L; Necas, A; Srnec, R; Urbanova, L; Crha, M, 2009: Stability of Collagen Scaffold Implants for Animals with Iatrogenic Articular Cartilage Defects. ACTA VETERINARIA BRNO 78(4), p. 643 - U107
- Mechanisms and kinetics of self-assembly of nanoparticles in hierarchical polymer composites (GA15-18495S), Czech Science Foundation - Standard Grants, 2015 - 2017
- Effect of nanoparticles on the chain mobility and crystallization kinetics in polyolefin nanocomposites (GAP205/10/2259), Czech Science Foundation - Standard Grants, 2010 - 2013
- Multifunctional heterogeneous materials based on synthetic polymers and biopolymers (MSM0021630501), MEYS - Institutional Research Plan, 2005 - 2011
- Synthesis of new biomaterials and preparation of stem cell derived cells, and their aplications in for the treatment of diseases affecting human tissues derived from mesoderm: cartilage, bone, ligament and meniscus (2B06130), MEYS - Health and quality of life, 2006 - 2011
- Effect of thermal history on morphology and fracture behavior of impact copolymers of polypropylene (GA104/07/1631), Czech Science Foundation - Standard Grants, 2007 - 2009