Dr. Magdalena Bendová

I studied physical chemistry at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (MSc 2000, PhD 2003). I subsequently joined the Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Sciences, where I worked as a research fellow, before returning to the Department of Physical Chemistry in 2023.

My research began with phase equilibria of multicomponent liquid mixtures and evolved into studies of the thermophysical properties of ionic liquids, particularly in the context of sustainable thermal energy storage. Over time, this work has been strengthened by close international collaborations, enabling the combination of experimental, theoretical, and applied perspectives. More recently, I have extended my research to biobased ionic liquids and to the solution behavior of dendritic molecules (dendrimers), with a focus on sensing and environmental applications, often in collaboration with partners at home and abroad. Representative partner institutions include the Faculty of Nuclear Science and Engineering of the Czech Technical University, Institute of Molecular Chemistry of the University Reims Champagne-Ardenne, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.

In 2023 I obtained my habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR) from the University of Tours (France) and I am currently Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Solution Chemistry. At UCT Prague I am interested in how green and designer substances act in solution and as solvents for biobased raw materials. I enjoy collaborating accross a large network of researchers at home and abroad and enjoy working with students at all levels, enabling international exchange and studies in double-degree programmes.