Martina Řeháková

Department
Business Development and Marketing
Job Title
Business Development & Laser Training Centre Manager
INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES
English, Czech

PERSONAL BIO

Martina serves as the Business Development Manager and Laser Training Centre Manager at the HiLASE Centre, part of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

She holds a degree in Precision Mechanics and Optics from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague and has been active in the Czech optical industry for many years. With extensive experience in team leadership and project implementation, Martina combines technical expertise with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration. She is also a member of the mentoring team at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

At HiLASE, Martina works to connect science and industry, build new partnerships, and streamline processes to enhance the Centre’s impact. She is deeply committed to supporting young and early-career professionals across all levels.

Beyond her professional role, Martina has a keen interest in team psychology and women’s empowerment in the workplace. She also enjoys organizing and hosting social, educational, and cultural events—and in her free time, she paints.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

  • HiLase, Czech Republic
    • Business Development Manager (2025-Present)
    • Laser TRaining Centre Manager (2022-Present)
    • Head of Engineering and Technical Department & Technologies Coordinator (2011-2022)
  • Independent Optoelectronic Systems Engineer, CPM, Czech Republic, 2007–2011
  • Head of Department, Crytur spol. s r.o., Czech Republic (2003–2007)
  • Independent Developer, SQS Vláková Optika a.s., Czech Republic (2001–2003)
  • Technical Officer (Change Service)/Purchaser for New Projects, ITT/Continental Teves, Czech Republic (1995–2001)
  • Development Technologist/Head of Marketing & Dealer Relations, Dioptra Turnov a.s., Czech Republic (1991–1995)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Master in Optics and Precision Mechanics, Czech Technical University, Czech Republic

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