The head of the research group, Doc. Ing. Petr Neugebauer, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized physicist, founder, and head of the Magneto-Optical and Terahertz Spectroscopy (MOTeS) research group at CEITEC BUT in Brno. As the first ERC Starting Grant recipient at BUT, he established a cutting-edge research group focused on the development of advanced magnetic resonance methods. He has long been involved in the development of magnetic resonance methods and their applications in basic research. His professional interest focuses primarily on high-frequency electron spin resonance (ESR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and their interconnection in dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) with the aim of achieving higher sensitivity and measurement speed, especially in extreme frequency and magnetic conditions. Quantum magnetism and terahertz technologies also play an important role in his research. During his career, he has worked at leading research institutions in France, Germany, and the USA, which has fundamentally shaped his international scientific approach. He came to CEITEC with a clear vision of building a modern experimental infrastructure in the field of magnetic resonance, which he continues to develop through collaboration with world-class institutions, primarily in the USA, but also in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He is the author or co-author of dozens of scientific publications, which have long enjoyed significant international citation recognition and confirm his stable and significant contribution to world science. An integral part of his work is mentoring young scientists and students of various nationalities, involving them in demanding experimental projects, and systematically building long-term international research collaborations. In addition to his own research, he actively participates in the development of the field of magnetic resonance in the Czech Republic and builds on Brno's strong tradition in this field. His goal is not only to push the boundaries of basic research, but also to create conditions for new methods and technological approaches to find wider application in other scientific fields and for the general public in the future, for example in healthcare, energy, and other areas.
