Vaclav Kasicka | Physical Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vaclav Kasicka | Physical Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vaclav Kasicka, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic

Dr. Václav Kašička is a distinguished scientist specializing in electromigration methods at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences. With expertise spanning zone electrophoresis to chromatography, he has authored over 190 papers and holds numerous patents. Dr. Kašička’s contributions include leadership roles in scientific societies, editorial boards, and organizing international symposia. Recognitions include the Hanuš Memorial Medal and Prof. Andrzej Waksmundzki Medal. He actively mentors students and collaborates globally, advancing analytical chemistry. 🌍🔬

 

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Education 📚

Born in 1952 in Nymburk, Czech Republic, Václav Kašička pursued a career deeply rooted in chemistry and biochemistry. His academic journey commenced with a Master of Science degree in chemistry and physical chemistry from Charles University, Prague, spanning from 1972 to 1977. Subsequently, he earned his RNDr. (Rerum Naturalium Doctor) degree in chemistry and physical chemistry in 1979 from the same institution. His pursuit of academic excellence culminated with a CSc. (Candidatus Scientarium) degree, equivalent to a PhD, in chemistry and biochemistry from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague, in 1985. His doctoral thesis focused on the analysis and preparation of peptides and proteins using isotachophoresis.

Awards and Recognition 🏆

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Kašička has been honored with prestigious awards that recognize his exceptional contributions to analytical chemistry and separation science. These include the Hanuš Memorial Medal from the Czech Chemical Society, the Prof. Andrzej Waksmundzki Medal for popularizing separation techniques, and the Karel Preis Award for the best paper in Chemické listy. Earlier accolades include the Young Scientist Award from the Czechoslovak Chemical Society and the Young Investigator Award at the World Exhibition of Young Investigators in Bulgaria.

Research Focus

Václav Kašička is a distinguished scientist specializing in capillary electromigration methods, particularly in the fields of analytical chemistry and biochemistry. His research focuses on advancing techniques such as capillary electrophoresis and electrokinetic chromatography for the separation, analysis, and characterization of biomolecules including peptides, proteins, nucleosides, and nucleotides. Dr. Kašička’s contributions are pivotal in understanding physicochemical parameters, binding constants, and interactions of (bio)molecules. His work, spanning decades, has garnered significant citations and recognition, symbolized by awards like the Hanuš Memorial Medal. Dr. Kašička continues to lead scientific advancements globally, exemplifying dedication to innovative research in analytical sciences. 🌍🔬

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Recent developments in capillary and microchip electroseparations of peptides: Published in 2024, cited 2 times. 📅
  • Characterization of vestibular schwannoma tissues: Published in 2023, not cited. 🧬
  • Capillary electrokinetic chromatography for studying interactions between β-blockers: Published in 2023, cited 3 times. 💊
  • The separation of the enantiomers of diquats by capillary electrophoresis: Published in 2023, cited 2 times. ⚗️
  • Recent developments and applications of capillary and microchip electrophoresis in proteomics and peptidomics: Published in 2023, cited 11 times. 🧪

  • A study of azopyrimidine photoswitches and their interactions with cyclodextrins: When the guest governs the type of accommodation at the host

  • The separation of cyclic diadenosine diphosphorothioate and the diastereomers of its difluorinated derivative and the estimation of the binding constants and ionic mobilities of their complexes with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin by affinity capillary electrophoresis

  • Acidity constants and protonation sites of cyclic dinucleotides determined by capillary electrophoresis, quantum chemical calculations, and NMR spectroscopy

  • Determination of physicochemical parameters of (bio)molecules and (bio)particles by capillary electromigration methods