Aplikovaná Geologie

21/04/2026

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28.4 17:00 VP, Albertov 6

10/04/2026

Invitation to a Seminar series by Simone Mineo on Infrared Thermography for Geomechanics - next week on Monday (12:20, Mineralogická posluchárna), Tuesday (13:10, G2), and Wednesday (14:50, Malá paleontologická) - the series of three seminars focusing on “Technological development in geomechanics and practical applications”.

Day 1
Monday, 13 April, 12:20–13:50 in the Mineralogical Auditorium (room 129)
Rock properties and innovative laboratory activities
The fundamental principles of rock mechanics applied to the intact rock will be introduced, with a particular focus on the main physical-mechanical properties of rocks and their mutual relation. Special attention will be given to a pioneering methodology for the indirect estimation of rock porosity using Infrared Thermography.

Day 2
Tuesday, 14 April, 13:10–15:30 in Classroom G2 (room P02)
Photogrammetry for rock mass characterization
The basic principles of rock mass survey will be presented within the context of technological development. Specifically, airborne photogrammetry will be presented for the qualitative and quantitative characterization of specific rock mass structural and morphological properties. Case studies supporting the seminary content will be discussed.

Day 3
Wednesday, 15 April, 14:50–17:50 in the Small Paleontological Auditorium (room P07)
Coastal slope monitoring through visible and infrared dense point clouds
The combination between RGB and Infrared Thermography dense point clouds will be presented as a powerful tool for the management of coastal sectors, within the framework of landslide susceptibility assessment.

Online attendance is possible at https://meet.google.com/dyq-kihp-bxr

Simone Mineo is Associate Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Catania (Italy), where he teaches Engineering Geology, Geomorphology, Rock Mechanics, and Environmental Geology. His research activity is primarily devoted to the study and monitoring of landslides through innovative close-range methodologies, as well as to hydrogeological processes, groundwater contamination, and the laboratory characterization of rock materials. His work integrates advanced field surveying techniques with experimental investigations aimed at improving the understanding and management of geological hazards.

26/03/2026

Interdisciplinary Seminar: Communication and Risk Assessment for Natural Disasters

On March 20, 2026, the Faculty of Science hosted a specialised seminar titled “If you see it, don’t run away: Communication and Risk Assessment for Natural Disasters”. The event was organized as part of the 4EU+ Grand Challenges in Engineering Geology curriculum. The guest speaker, Dr. Emanuele Lacca, an applied philosopher from the University of South Bohemia, presented to a diverse audience of students and faculty staff.
The seminar addressed a critical gap in disaster management: while “hard” sciences focus on implementing protection strategies, “soft” sciences have traditionally focused on post-disaster evaluation. Dr. Lacca proposed a shift toward an integrated early risk warning system where both fields cooperate during the preliminary assessment phase.
Dr. Lacca stressed the fundamental role of ethics in scientific research to fostering the trust, credibility, and responsibility required for effective societal benefit. He also noted that scientific progress should rely on a communicative process where individuals with different perspectives actively seek mutual understanding. Ultimately, an ethically sound communication system is required, one that remains free from alarmism while staying firmly linked to technical risk assessments.
A significant portion of the presentation focused on the rigorous development of “What if...?” scenarios. Dr. Lacca argued that these are not simple narratives or naive discussions, but rather an accurate planning of every aspect concerning potential reality. As such, they are profound studies of the spatial and temporal dimensions of possible events that serve as a decisive contribution to facilitating fruitful dialogue between technical experts and the general population.
The seminar concluded with an extensive Q&A session. Students engaged in a debate regarding the practical application of social ethics in geological engineering, specifically how to reverse classic social ethics schemes to prioritise dignity and solidarity in disaster response. Dr. Lacca emphasised that such interdisciplinary sensitivity is vital for navigating the philosophical dimensions of contemporary science and technology.

23/03/2026

Připomínáme dnešní seminář AG:

Jozef Müller (Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Bremerhaven): Geofyzika na
Antarktíde: 14 mesiacov na výskumnej stanici Neumayer III

Od 14h v Mineralogické učebně.

16/03/2026

Dnešný seminár AG: prednášajúcim bude pan profesor Jiří Barták z ČVUT. Témou sú tunely a havárie podzemných stavieb v centre Prahy. 14:00 v Mineralogii alebo online: https://meet.google.com/bpg-jzde-raj
Web: https://natur.cuni.cz/geologie/ustavy-a-pracoviste/ustav-hydrogeologie-inzenyrske-geologie-a-uzite-geofyziky/seminar
Foto: https://30let.ckait.cz/osobnost-02-prof-ing-jiri-bartak-drsc.html

07/03/2026

Gratulujeme profesoru Milanu Matolínovi k obdržení zlaté pamětní medaile UK.

Pan profesor je kapacita v oboru radiometrického průzkumu, náš dlouholetý kolega a učitel několika generací. Obdivuhodný je také pro svou neuvěřitelnou vitálnost, preciznost a velice lidský přístup.

Panu profesoru přejeme pevné zdraví a a elán do dalších let.

🏅Profesor Milan Matolín získal Zlatou medaili Univerzita Karlova!

Dne 26. února 2026 byl během zasedání Velké vědecké rady UK oceněn prof. Milan Matolín „za zásadní přínos k založení oboru jaderné geofyziky v Československu a výchovu několika generací odborníků v aplikované geofyzice.“

Prof. Matolín je průkopníkem české školy jaderné geofyziky, dlouhodobě vyučuje, vede výzkum a podílí se na mezinárodní spolupráci.

Gratulujeme k tomuto významnému ocenění! 🎉

17/02/2026

Na tradičním Semináři aplikované geologie se během semestru potkáváme každé pondělí ve 14:00 v Mineralogické posluchárně (Albertov 6, Praha 2) a také online zde: https://meet.google.com/bpg-jzde-raj

13/02/2026

V pondelok 16.2. začne letný semester s prvou prednáškou Semináru AG na tému The soil–vegetation–atmosphere interaction in a clayey slope: implications for nature-based landslide mitigation. Prezentujúcim bude Vito Tagarelli z Polytechnic Uni of Bari, Italy.

Vidíme sa v 14:00 v Mineralogii, alebo online: https://meet.google.com/bpg-jzde-raj
Program seminárov na LS: https://natur.cuni.cz/geologie/ustavy-a-pracoviste/ustav-hydrogeologie-inzenyrske-geologie-a-uzite-geofyziky/seminar

16/01/2026

Dnes a zítra probíhá Den otevřených dveří!

18/12/2025

"What's Inside the Earth?" interaktivní poster z největší geofyzikální konference

11/12/2025

Zveme vás na seminář AG, tentokrát na téma Assessment of slope hazards through regular satellite-based InSAR monitoring. Prezentovat bude Dr. Janusz Wasowski, viceprezident pro Evropskou část IAEG.

V mineralogii 15.12 2025 v 14:00 nebo online na https://meet.google.com/bpg-jzde-raj.