Josef PETRUŠ
Junior researcher
Central European Institute of Technology
Brno University of Technology
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Family name, First name: Petruš, Josef
Researcher unique identifier: 01007728
Nationality: Czech
Date of birth: 22/6/1987
EDUCATION
2011 - 2016 PhD degree Macromolecular chemistry, Brno University of Technology (BUT), Czech Republic. Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Jaroslav Petrůj, Topic Functionalization of poly(lactic acid), Research work: Reactive modification of thermoplastics
2009 - 2011 Master degree, Chemistry, technology and materials properties, Brno University of Technology (BUT), Czech Republic. Topic: Blends of PLA with thermoplastics.
2006 – 2009 Bachelor degree, Chemistry, technology and materials properties, Brno University of Technology (BUT), Czech Republic. Topic: Radical grafting of polypropylene with itaconic anhydride in the presence of drying agents.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
2016 – present Junior Researcher, CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, Research work: Radical grafting of biodegradable polymers, kinetic and mechanism research
2017 – present Junior researcher, Center of Materials Research. Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, Research work: Development of methods for plasticization of poly(3-hydroxy butyrate)
2015 – 2015 Plastics processing engineer, Brno University of Technology, Center of materials research, Czech Republic, Research work: working on project TAČR – TH01011353 „Development of novel processing procedure for biotechnology Hydal
2012 – 2015 Researcher - PhD student, CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, Research work: Radical grafting of biodegradable polymers, kinetic and mechanism research
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
2011 – 2017 Practical lessons of instrumental and structural analysis
2012 – 2017 Practical lessons of polymer processing technology
2014 – 2014 Practical lessons of polymer syntheses
2015 – 2015 Practical lessons of macromolecular chemistry
MAJOR COLLABORATIONS
Department of polymer engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA. Dr. Robert Weiss, an expert in the study of functional polymers from renewable resources. We were investigating the preparation and characterization of materials with potential application in polymer blends.
As a a result of cooperation with Galactic company (Belgium) we have developed PP/PLA blends with improved miscibility.
EXPERTISE
I have over 10 years of work experience in the field of polymer processing technology, modifications of polymers via reactions in the melt and characterization of polymeric and composite materials using advanced characterization techniques. For example, in the cooperation with Galactic company we have developed compatibilizers with application in PP/PLA blends with improved PP/PLA miscibility.
INDEPENDENCE
My scientific independence consists in knowledge of polymer processing and its influence on structure and properties of polymers and composite materials. My expertise is strongly focused on reactive modification of polymers and development of novel multifunctional materials with wide range of applications.
MOBILITY
From 09/2013–12/2013 I attended research fellowship in the USA, Ohio, University of Akron, Department of Polymer Science.
MOST SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS
Kučera, F., Petruš, J., Matláková, J., Jančář, J. Itaconic anhydride homopolymerization during radical grafting of poly(lactic acid) in melt. Reactive and Functional Polymers. 2017, 116, 49–56.
Petruš, J., Kučera, F., Petrůj, J. Post-polymerization modification of poly(lactic acid) via radical grafting with itaconic anhydride. European Polymer Journal. 2016, 77, 16-30.
Kučera, F., Petruš, J. Modification of poly(lactic acid) by radical grafting for application in advanced polymeric materials. In Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on Chemical Technology. Praha: AMCA spol. s r.o., 2014. pp. 309-315. ISBN: 978-80-86238-61- 6.
J. Petruš, F. Kučera; Modification of poly(lactic acid) by radical grafting for application in advanced polymeric materials. 2014. pp. 197-197. ISBN: 978-80-210-7159-9.
J. Petruš, F. Kučera, J. Petrůj; Preparation of poly(lactic acid) grafted with itaconic anhydride via radical grafting in melt. Chemistry and Life 2015 – Book of abstracts 1st edition. 2015,
pp. 182–182, ISBN: 978-80-214-5228-2.
MOST SIGNIFICANT ARTICLES RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE PROPOSAL
Kučera, F., Petruš, J., Matláková, J., Jančář, J. Itaconic anhydride homopolymerization during radical grafting of poly(lactic acid) in melt. Reactive and Functional Polymers. 2017, 116, 49–56.
Petruš, J., Kučera, F., Petrůj, J. Post-polymerization modification of poly(lactic acid) via radical grafting with itaconic anhydride. European Polymer Journal. 2016, 77, 16-30.
CONFERENCES
I have presented my and my co-worker’s research at several international conferences. I would estimate over 5 contributions, a combination of oral presentations as well as posters within last 3 years.
