Connections
MatFyz CONNECTIONS 2026 once again opens the doors of FMPI UK to the academic community and wide public. On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, Lecture Hall F1 and the Physics Pavilion lobby will become a venue where faculty members, researchers, students, alumni, and professionals from practice come together.
The event offers an opportunity to share scientific results, be inspired by the work of colleagues, and establish new connections across disciplines. In addition to presentations by faculty members and doctoral students, the conference will also feature invited lectures and joint discussions on topics that go beyond the boundaries of individual departments.
An invited lecture about Electrons in Flatland: The Physics of Two-Dimensional Materials will be delivered by prof. Dr. Jaroslav Fabian from University of Regensburg and the second lecture on Humanoids Sharing Our World: How Should a Robot Learn? by prof. Ing. Igor Farkaš, Dr. from the Department of Applied Informatics, FMFI UK.
Program - 25 November 2026
| 9:00 | Opening |
| 9:15 | Keynote: prof. Dr. Jaroslav Fabian - Electrons in Flatland: The Physics of Two-Dimensional Materials |
| 10:15 | Students, doctoral and postdoctoral figures |
| 11:15 | Poster session + coffee: works of students of the faculty |
| 12:15 | Lunch break |
| 13:15 | Best results from mathematics, physics, informatics and didactics |
| 15:15 | Poster session + coffee: works of research groups of the faculty |
| 16:30 | Keynote: prof. Ing. Igor Farkaš, Dr. - Humanoids Sharing Our World: How Should a Robot Learn? |
| 17:15 | QUIZ for MatFyz community |
| 18:15 | Cultural program - A dance performance by the formation The HeARTs, combined with an interactive dance workshop for participants. |
| 19:00 | Reception with refreshments, discussion |
Accompanying Program:
9:00 - 17:15 Matfyz Connections Brawl
Come to Matfyz Connections, where, alongside fascinating talks and posters, you can look forward to quizzes, challenges, and the chance to win exciting prizes! Throughout the day, you’ll put not only your knowledge but also your observation skills to the test. Pay close attention to the talks, posters, and accompanying programme to boost your chances of winning! Have fun, learn something new, and compete with others during this unique day at Matfyz!
13:15 - 15:15 Intelligence in Motion: Cognitive and Humanoid Robotics (mini-workshop)
Lecture room F2
How do humanoid robots perceive their surroundings, learn new skills, and collaborate with humans? This workshop will showcase our humanoid robots and current research in cognitive robotics – from communication and autonomous navigation to teleoperation, dexterous manipulation, and human–robot interaction (HRI). Through short research talks and live demonstrations, we will explore the capabilities of modern robotics, open research challenges, and opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry.
14:00 - 15:00 Nuclear Seminar - Msc. Mohammad Alem Sultani, PhD.: The Role of Aerosols and Air-Mass History in Outdoor Radon Progeny Variability
Lecture room F1 364