Prague.bio conference
9 October 2025PhD defense of Erik Sonntag
27 October 2025We are proud that our colleague Assoc. Prof. Jitka Čejková, head of the Droplet Laboratory at the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been selected for the Forbes list of Top Women in Czech Science 2025.
This annual selection, prepared by Forbes in collaboration with L’Oréal, highlights inspiring and impactful female scientists across disciplines who are advancing cutting-edge research in the Czech Republic. The editors emphasize that the list is not a ranking of who is “best,” but a showcase of outstanding women shaping science and society. We are delighted that Jitka Čejková’s achievements, creativity, and leadership have been recognized among this exceptional group of scientists.
The October issue of Forbes magazine features all 25 selected scientists, and their interviews are also available online. Jitka’s research focuses on chemically reactive droplets capable of morphogenesis, autonomous movement (chemotaxis) and chemical communication. Her “liquid robots” — as she affectionately calls the self-moving chemical droplets — continue to inspire both the scientific community and the general public by demonstrating how simple systems can exhibit surprisingly complex, life-like behavior.
Beyond her research, Jitka is deeply committed to science communication. She was the editor-in-chief of the book Robot 100: One Hundred Minds, published to mark the centenary of Karel Čapek’s play R.U.R., and last year she released Krakatit 100 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Čapek’s novel Krakatit.
We are proud that Jitka’s inspiring work continues to attract well-deserved public attention.
