Ivo KuritkaDr. Ivo Kuritka is Associate Professor at the Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic, and has been a Senior Researcher from the institute's foundation in January 2011. He is leader of a researchgroup working in the field of nanomaterials, and leader of the research program on Preparation of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials, and within this has also led the research group on Multifunctional Nanomaterials since 2011. Dr. Kuritka's research focuses on functional nanocomposites, and includes nanoparticle filler synthesis, nanoparticle tailoring, and the preparation of nanocomposites in the form of thin films. He has published over 130 articles, authored one book chapter, co-authored one book, and has 4 patents to his name. Read More Read Less