Conversations with Molecules: How to Speak Their Language
Why can we instantly recognize some molecules by sight, smell, or taste, while others require complex analysis? Why is the structure of certain molecules not enough, compelling us to examine their spatial arrangement? Why do some molecules behave like identical twins—seemingly the same, yet acting entirely differently? This lecture will explore how to communicate with all these molecules without losing your mind.
Michal Kohout is a professor of organic chemistry at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague), where he teaches several courses and conducts research in the field of materials chemistry. His work focuses on multifunctional liquid crystals and the design of chiral chromatographic columns. Currently, he is also engaged in technology transfer through the spin-off company Galochrom.