Jan Petr Research Group

Welcome to Jan Petr Research Group!

Our research focuses on analytical chemistry, particularly separation techniques, with an emphasis on capillary electrophoresis (CE) and its integration with mass spectrometry (MS). We are dedicated to developing new methods for the analysis of various biologically active compounds, chiral separations, and nanoparticle characterization. By investigating the principles and mechanisms underlying these methods, we aim to deepen our understanding of the processes involved. Additionally, in collaboration with the group of Tomáš Pluháček, we have developed a novel connection between capillary electrophoresis and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (CE-ICP-MS), which is now being applied to tasks such as analyzing chiral compounds, nanoparticles, and nanoclusters. Lastly, we are also involved in low-cost microfluidics research on a limited scale.

If you are highly motivated and interested in working with us, we welcome your participation. Please feel free to contact us.

Contact: 
Dr. Jan Petr
Address: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Palacký University in Olomouc, 17. listopadu 12, 77146 Olomouc, Czech Republic
Phone: +420-585-63-4416
E-mail: jan.petr@upol.cz

NEWS

08/04/2025
Our cooperation with the group of David Jirovský led to the publication in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis: Z. Belbasi, J. Petr, J. Hrbáč, D. Jirovský, HPLC method for novel cannabinoid separation with electrochemical detection on boron-doped diamond electrode. J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., in press.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2025.116875

31/03/2025
Our Czech Science Foundation project was featured on the university's website:
https://www.zurnal.upol.cz/nc/zprava/clanek/odbornici-z-katedry-analyticke-chemie-hledaji-nove-techniky-zkoumani-nanocastic/

01/03/2025
As of today, a new act (Act No. 52/2025 Coll.) amending the older Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions has come into effect. Among other changes, this act modifies PhD studies starting in September 2025.

11/02/2025
Our Czech Science Foundation project was featured on the Department's website:
https://ach.upol.cz/aktuality/83/pokroil-charakterizace-nanostic---projekt-gar

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