Prof. RNDr. Martin Pumera, Ph.D.

Head of the international research group ADVANCED NANOROBOTS AND MULTISCALE ROBOTICS LAB

Place of work

VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava

Field

Research on nanomaterials and nanorobots

Professor Martin Pumera is the head of the international research group ADVANCED NANOROBOTS AND MULTISCALE ROBOTICS LAB at VŠB-TUO, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He also heads the Future Energy and Innovation Labs at CEITEC BUT. He has worked at prestigious foreign universities in the USA, Japan and Singapore. He has broad interests in nanomaterials and microsystems, in specific areas of electrochemistry and synthetic chemistry of 2D nanomaterials, nanotoxicity, micro and nanomachines and 3D printing.

He is one of the most cited scientists in the world, having published over 900 scientific papers that have received over 75,000 citations, and dozens of students have come through his research groups.

Research, projects, activities

In his laboratory in Ostrava he focuses on nanorobotics for biomedicine and environmental remediation, advanced electrochemical energy systems for intelligent mobility, flexible wearable electronics and 3D printing for electrochemical devices.

“Our research vision in the field of nanorobotics seeks to unlock the transformative potential of miniature machines at the nanoscale. By focusing on biomedical applications, environmental sustainability, advanced manufacturing, exploration, ethics and human interaction, we aim to pave the way for a future in which nanorobots are integral to solving some of humanity’s most pressing problems. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to responsible innovation, we envision a world where nanorobotics transforms industries, enhances well-being and contributes to a more sustainable and connected global society.”

Martin Pumera

Head of the international research group ADVANCED NANOROBOTS AND MULTISCALE ROBOTICS LAB at VŠB-TUO