Laser micro- and nanostructuring
Research on productive laser processing, functional surfaces, multi-beam methods, and optical surface behavior at HiLASE Centre, part of FZU.
FZU profile
Laser scientist / Research group leader / Founder
Petr Hauschwitz
I study how laser-made micro- and nanostructures change a surface's properties. At HiLASE Centre, I lead work on making these processes faster and useful in industry. I also founded HoloRing.
Areas of work
Laser research and practical applications.
Petr's HiLASE research, technology-transfer work, and HoloRing are described separately below.
From experiment to industrial process
The work includes increasing processing speed, repeatability, and scale for industrial use.
ORCID recordHoloRing
An independent jewelry venture using precision laser engraving and selected holographic surface patterns to make personal rings.
Founder story
Public archive / 62 sourced records
The complete public record.
Publications, conference activity, media appearances, recordings, and recognition are gathered in one sourced timeline.
PublicationsJournal articles, book, and dissertation
24
Talks & conferencesScientific, industry, and public appearances
27
Media & recordings3 direct audio or video links
6
RecognitionAwards, selections, and documented team results
5
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Public activity
Recent talks.
Recent appearances range from specialist conferences to public-science events.
Public science talk / Colours of Ostrava, Curiosity Stage
Official event page
How a laser copies nature's tricks
A public talk on functional surfaces inspired by the micro- and nanostructures of living organisms.
Invited talk / ICTON 2026
Event page and programme
High-Productivity Laser Fabrication of Micro- and Nanostructured Functional Surfaces Across IR-UV Spectrum
An invited conference presentation spanning productive functional-surface fabrication from infrared to ultraviolet laser wavelengths.
Conference talk / 27th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication
Event listing
Bridging micro/nanostructures and mass production: scalable laser-engineered antimicrobial surfaces
A talk on connecting micro- and nanostructured surfaces with scalable production methods.
Conference talk / ILAS 2025
Event listing
Advancements in precise micro and nanostructuring using UV to IR 1-picosecond laser system
An international symposium talk on precision structuring across UV-to-IR wavelengths.
Recognition
Selected awards and distinctions.
The label on each item identifies an individual award, an editorial selection, or a team result.
Otto Wichterle Award
Czech Academy of Sciences. Award for outstanding young researchers of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Werner von Siemens Award 2021 - Best Dissertation, first place
Siemens Czech Republic. First place for the dissertation Large-Scale Functionalization of Surfaces Using Laser-Generated Micro- and Nanostructures. The 2021 competition results were announced in 2022.
Forbes Czech 30 Under 30
Forbes Czech Republic. Selected for Forbes Czech Republic's 2021 30 Under 30 list.
Two team records in laser nanostructuring
HiLASE Centre research team. The team was reported to set records in nanostructuring speed on stainless steel and in the number of beams simultaneously used for nanomachining.
Milan Odehnal Prize - Certificate of Merit
Czech Physical Society. Recognition listed on the public FZU professional profile.
Media
Selected articles and interviews.
Each link opens the original publisher or broadcaster.
Lasers for science and business
Týdeník Euro. A profile connecting laser-micromachining research, leadership, and the founding of HoloRing.
Laser micromachining inspired by sharks
Czech Academy of Sciences / A Magazine. A public feature on bio-inspired laser surface engineering and research applications.
We imitate nature with a laser
Vesmír. An authored popular-science article about functional micro- and nanostructures inspired by nature.
Petr Hauschwitz - 30 Under 30
Forbes Czech Republic. A profile of Petr's laser-micromachining work and team leadership.
My grandfather led me to lasers
Czech Television - Sama doma. A television appearance about the path into laser science and laser-created superhydrophobic surfaces.
Research record
Published work and its reach.
The publication archive and citation data provide two views of the same research activity.
24Sourced publications
481Google Scholar citations
- Since 2021
- 446
- h-index
- 11
- i10-index
- 12
Google Scholar / Verified snapshot
Public profiles
Verified identity links.
Official and self-managed profiles help distinguish Petr from people with similar names.