Simon K.-M. R. Rittmann Delivered Public Lecture as Part of the Habilitation Procedure

7 Nov 2025

The engaging presentation shed light on how microorganisms, such as methanogenic archaea involved in proteinogenic amino acid production, may not only contribute to environmental challenges but also offer potential solutions for sustainable biotechnology, sparking interest and discussion among attendees.

13 Mar

Publication in ACS OMEGA

Microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) has been recognized for more than a century, yet its contribution to failures and accidents in the process industry remains underestimated. Anaerobic microorganisms—particularly sulfate‑reducing bacteria and methanogenic archaea—can significantly accelerate the deterioration of metallic materials, especially in environments where biofilms thrive. Understanding the extent and conditions under which MIC occurs is essential for improving industrial safety and preventing costly failures.
2 Mar

March in Motion: Preparing Project Proposals

March is, as every year, a very intensive period during which our team focused on preparing several research projects as well as working on scientific publications. Among the most important activities was the preparation of a GAČR project proposal dedicated to methanogenic archaea in the digestive tract of piglets, which builds on our long‑term research in agricultural and environmental microbiology.
9 Feb

New Visiting Student from Spain Joins Our Team

We are pleased to welcome Blanca, a visiting student from the Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid, Spain, who has joined our team for a four‑month research internship. During her stay, Blanca will focus on reducing emissions from livestock production, contributing to our ongoing research on environmental impacts and sustainable agricultural practices. Her work will involve studying microbial processes linked to greenhouse gas formation and exploring strategies to mitigate emissions in animal husbandry.
We are delighted to have Blanca with us and look forward to the scientific insights she will bring to our research group.
17 Dec 2025

Our colleague Monika received her professorship decree from the President of the Czech Republic

Yesterday, our colleague Monika was officially appointed as a professor. She received her appointment decree directly from the President of the Czech Republic at Karolinum.

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