We’re excited to share the BRT Annual Newsletter, highlighting key achievements, global collaborations, and groundbreaking research from the past year.

In 2024, BRT expanded its reach across four continents, driving progress in anaerobic digestion, waste-to-energy solutions, and the circular bioeconomy. With nearly 1,000 biogas plants built worldwide, we continue to advance sustainable energy solutions. Our participation in Horizon Europe projects has strengthened our leadership in sustainable development.

This year’s MCYR Conference gathered young researchers from over 20 countries, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Research visits, internships, and international collaborations enriched our activities and output, introducing fresh perspectives and strengthening global networks.

In this issue, we proudly showcase and recognise the success of our PhD graduates, whose contributions are making a lasting impact across academia, industry, and policy sectors. Their work reflects BRT’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and its real-world applications.

As we look ahead, we invite students, researchers, partners, and supporters to stay engaged with BRT’s mission. Read the full newsletter to explore our latest developments, insights, and future ambitions!

When: Sept. 7-12, 2025; Where: Crowne Plaza Bratislava Hotel in Bratislava, Slovakia. The IEEE NAP conference, held annually since 2011, has established itself as a leading forum for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to explore the latest developments in nanoscale materials. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, the conference highlights the unique physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials and their potential for real-world applications.

 

IEEE NAP-2025 offers participants the opportunity to present their research, showcase innovative technologies, and stay informed about the latest global advancements in nanoscience and nanomaterials. Abstract submission is now open, inviting contributions from experts across various disciplines.

 

This year’s conference will feature a special International Symposium on "The MXene Frontier: Transformative Nanomaterials Shaping the Future." In addition, in recognition of the UN's International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the event will include a dedicated multi-session Workshop on Quantum Science, addressing the most recent breakthroughs in this rapidly evolving field.

 

IEEE NAP-2025 welcomes professors, researchers, Ph.D. students, and industry leaders to share their latest findings and engage in discussions that foster international collaboration. By participating, attendees will have the opportunity to exchange groundbreaking ideas, strengthen existing networks, and establish new partnerships within the global nanoscience community.

 

Submit an abstract today!

 

Conference website: HERE

BioResources and Technology Division (BRT) junior researcher and PhD Chama Theodore Ketuama and BRT Director Assoc Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík recently published an article! The transition to biogas energy in rural areas of Cameroon is very slow despite the initiatives that have been implemented since 1979. The slow progress is similar in other African countries such as Tanzania, Senegal, and Uganda. According to some researchers, there is a need for more critical engagement with the potential and practice for biogas investment on the African continent. However, each country faces unique needs and challenges in accelerating its transition to this renewable energy source.

BRT actively participates in CZU Open Days, to engage with prospective students, showcase our research, and exchange ideas with faculty teams. This year, BRT PhD student Antoine Bercy led our booth—read about his firsthand experience! Open Day is an opportunity to showcase BRT’s work to future university students and inspire them to follow a similar fulfilling career path. It is also an opportunity for us to interact with different teams from the FTZ faculty and update each other on our work. I really enjoyed going around the different booths and discovering what they displayed.

 

To broaden and develop our teams’ collaborative skills while offering visiting students the chance to expand their scientific networks and gain cultural experiences, BRT encourages students to join our team for internship opportunities. These internships aim to facilitate idea exchange, foster professional growth, and create opportunities for collaboration. 

Meet the new intern joining our team from Colombia, Paula Andrea Castro Martinez! 

Dr. Charles Ogbu earned his Ph.D. in Sustainable Technologies with a specialization in Environmental sustainability under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tatiana Alexiou Ivanova and BRT Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubik (Czech University of Life Sciences Prague) and Prof. Temitayo Ewemoje from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. His research focused on sustainable resource recovery in wastewater treatment systems. His research topic was "Environmental Assessment of Wastewater Treatment-based Resource Recovery in Nigeria."