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March 2026
BioPrep Successfully Completed!
BioPrep — Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Flat Panel Displays Recycling
Funded by the Interreg Danube Region Programme
We are proud to announce the successful completion of BioPrep, our first European project — a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainable innovation and international scientific collaboration.
What Was BioPrep About?
Flat Panel Displays (FPDs) used in smartphones, tablets, and televisions contain valuable and strategically important metals such as indium, germanium, and gallium. At the end of their lifecycle, these devices contribute to one of the fastest-growing streams of electronic waste globally. BioPrep tackled this challenge head-on by integrating sustainable biotechnological processes into the FPD recycling chain — harnessing the natural capabilities of microorganisms to recover valuable metals in an efficient, low carbon footprint way.
February 2026
New Review Paper Published on Sustainable Recycling of Flat Panel Displays
The review examines emerging strategies that could enhance recycling efficiency, improve metal recovery—particularly indium—and enable the production of commercially valuable by-products beyond metals, such as bacterial cellulose. This work contributes to more sustainable e-waste management solutions across Europe.
Our latest review paper has been published in the prestigious Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, exploring innovative biotechnological approaches to Flat Panel Display recycling. Conducted as part of the Interreg Danube Programme project, the research was developed in collaboration with partners from Slovakia, Poland, and Slovenia.
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November 2025 – January 2026
Teaching the Next Generation of Engineers
We delivered a comprehensive 60-hour course on Research and Development Projects to undergraduate students at Silesian University of Technology. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, participants gained essential skills in European project proposal writing—from structuring proposals and crafting clear objectives to navigating common pitfalls and building competitive applications.
December 2025
Recognized Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists for 2025
We’re proud to share that our founder has been ranked among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier for 2025. The recognition spans Engineering as the main field, with specializations in Mining and Metallurgy and Environmental Sciences.
This achievement is particularly meaningful as it reflects sustained research impact while building and leading our R&D company over the past three years—demonstrating that entrepreneurship and academic excellence can thrive together.
November 2025
Nature’s Recycling Secrets: How My Failed Experiments Built a Green Technology Company
We presented at the 360 CARLA Health: Biotech and Medical Photonics Careers Symposium in Bratislava, our story exploring how research setbacks can spark innovation. Organized by the Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information and International Laser Centre as part of Science Week, this one-day event promoted career opportunities in photonics and its role in healthcare innovation.
The presentation shared how failed experiments became the foundation for building a successful green technology company—proving that persistence and creative problem-solving can transform obstacles into breakthroughs.
October 2025
Production Routes Shape Biological Responses to Nanoparticles: Toward Safer Environmental and Medical Applications
We visited the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory in Braga, Portugal, together with Prof. Matušíková from our collaborating institution, the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia.
During the visit, we met with Dr. Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno’s team working in Safety in Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology, as well as leaders of other research groups in related bionanotechnology areas. We presented our latest results and explored opportunities for future collaboration in developing safer nanomaterials for environmental and medical applications.
October 2025
From Roots to Solutions: What We Can Learn from Plants about Soil Cleaning
We presented at “BAZ má zraz” (BAZ Has a Meeting), an event organized by the non-profit organization BAZ.o.z. Bratislava, sharing insights on how plants can be used for soil remediation. During the session, we explored practical applications of phytoremediation and evaluated the results of BAZ’s innovative project “Remediačná socha” (Remediation Statue).
July 2025
Microbes and Metals Teach Green Technology Project Successfully Completed
Our innovative educational project “Microbes and Metals Teach Green Technology” funded by International Visegrad Fund has been successfully completed, reaching 190 children across Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland. This pioneering initiative combined puppetry with environmental science to teach children aged 10-12 about recycling and environmental biotechnologies through interactive storytelling.
Developed through collaboration between environmental scientists, artists, and educators, the project proved particularly effective for inclusive education, with children with special educational needs comprising 25% of participants and showing strong engagement and learning outcomes.
The project confirmed that even demanding environmental challenges can be communicated creatively, comprehensibly and inclusively – and that our team is capable of delivering these educational initiatives at a top professional level. It thus became the foundation of the broader Green Microtheatre initiative, which will continue to bring interesting scientific topics to children and teachers in the future.
May 2025
Pilot Lessons Inspire Young Environmental Champions
Our pilot lessons prepared within the “Microbes and Metals teach green Technology” prepared with the support of International Visegrad Fund received enthusiastic reception at five primary schools. Children engaged actively throughout sessions, responding with focused attention and genuine curiosity about environmental science.
The impact extended beyond the classroom, with many students voluntarily improving waste separation practices at home. Teachers noted that the playful approach successfully transformed learning into adventure, helping children make meaningful connections between classroom content and real-world environmental challenges.