Jan Brajer is the Head of the Department of Industrial Laser Applications at the HiLASE Centre, part of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. He also serves as Deputy Head of HiLASE for Science and Technology. His professional focus lies in the use of laser technologies for industrial applications, particularly in the areas of materials processing, laser cleaning, and surface treatment.
He graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague, where he later continued with doctoral studies and where he still works as an academic staff member and student supervisor. In parallel, he is also active at the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC CTU), where he contributes to research projects linking laser technologies with robotics and automation.
Jan Brajer is also Chairman of the Board of the STAR Research & Innovation Cluster, z. ú., which connects research institutions, universities, and industrial partners within the Central Bohemian innovation ecosystem. Through this role, he contributes significantly to fostering collaboration between academia and industry, both nationally and internationally.
In his work, he places strong emphasis on connecting cutting-edge research with real industrial needs. He actively publishes in scientific journals, presents at conferences, and contributes to the preparation of strategic documents for the development of laser technologies in the Czech Republic. His vision is not only to strengthen the competitiveness of Czech industry through laser applications but also to support the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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