Environmental Modelling Expert at Bayer CropScience
Cologne Area, Germany
- Current
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- Environmental Modelling Expert at Bayer CropScience
- Past
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- Postdoctoral Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at University of Regensburg
- Ph.D. Student & Postdoc at Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry AS CR
- Education
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- Univerzita Karlova v Praze
- Masarykova univerzita v Brne
- Gymnazium Krenova Brno
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- Industry
- Chemicals
- Websites
Lubos Vrbka’s Summary
Specialist in theoretical description of conmplex systems with experience in various simulation methods. Strong background in physical chemistry with good knowledge of biochemistry and organic chemistry. Work in parallelized environments (supercomputers, PC clusters).
Lubos Vrbka’s Specialties:
statistical mechanics, liquid state theory, integral equations, computer simulation, molecular dynamics, Linux, programming C, Python, shell, work in parallel computer environment
analytic and algorithmic capabilities, international collaboration and team work, work in mixed theoretical-experimental environment
Lubos Vrbka’s Experience
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Environmental Modelling Expert
Bayer CropScience
(Public Company; Chemicals industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Modeling of effects and fate of active substances in the environment.
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Postdoctoral Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
University of Regensburg
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
September 2007 — August 2009 (2 years )
Theoretical description of electrolyte solutions by means of statistical thermodynamics and liquid state theory. Molecular simulations of soft matter. Integral equations.
Publications: 2 papers (+3 submitted), 1 conference talk, 1 conference poster -
Ph.D. Student & Postdoc
Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry AS CR
(Research industry)
September 2003 — August 2007 (4 years )
Molecular dynamics simulations of ion effects in interfacial systems, namely at the air/water interface and in protein solutions (protein/water interface). Simulations of water freezing. DFT study of behavior of small molecules in zeolite matrices.
Publications: 15 papers and 4 conference talks, 1 book chapter
Lubos Vrbka’s Education
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Univerzita Karlova v Praze
Ph.D. , Physical Chemistry , 2003 — 2007
Dissertation title "Theoretical study of ions at phase interfaces"
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Masarykova univerzita v Brne
Mgr. (M.Sc.) , Organic Chemistry , 1998 — 2003
Thesis topic "Conformational Behaviour of Flexible Bichromophoric Compounds“
Theoretical study of conformational behavior of flexible bichromophoric compounds by means of molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics calculations. Quantum chemical calculations.
Publications: 1 paper and 1 conference talk- Activities and Societies:
- member of the National Center for Biomolecular Research
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Gymnazium Krenova Brno
1990 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- School mixed choir
Additional Information
Lubos Vrbka’s Websites:
Lubos Vrbka’s Interests:
jazz and classical music, photography, fitness and Pilates
Lubos Vrbka’s Groups:
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Masaryk University Alumni Group -
Living Abroad: Networking for Expatriates -
Czech Link -
Universität Regensburg -
Charles University Alumni -
Alexander von Humboldt Network -
Lindau Nobel Laureates Meetings Alumni
Lubos Vrbka’s Honors:
Participant at the 59th meeting of Nobel laureates (2009)
in Lindau, Lake Constance
Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007-2009)
stay at the University of Regensburg, Germany
Award of the Dean of the Faculty of Science (2003) for excellence in study
Masaryk University, Faculty of Science, Brno, Czech Republic
Chemical Section Award (2002) for excellence in study
Masaryk University, Faculty of Science, Brno, Czech Republic
language skills: Czech (native), English (fluent), German (fluent)
Lubos Vrbka’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- expertise requests
- reference requests
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