GRK 2250/2 Summer School 2023
Upon arrival, Prof. Sovják and his collaborators led the group through a tour of the Faculty, starting with an impressive rise to the roof, which provided a breathtaking view of Prague. The welcome barbecue organized on the campus was the perfect way to officially start the event.
Moving on to the scientific program, the opening lecture was given by Dr. Ravi Ranade, Associate Professor at the University of Buffalo, USA, on how to improve the resilience of strategic infrastructures with advanced materials, which is an extremely sensitive topic in the framework of our research group.
On the last day of the Summer School, Prof. Milan Jirásek, from CTU Prague, presented the most recent results of his research group, on the calibration of a damage-plastic model for concrete subjected to confined compression. During the sessions dedicated to the GRK doctoral projects, a special format was followed, taking advantage of the presence of the second and the third cohort together, presenting the results of the current research and the outlook for the forthcoming three years, triggering interesting discussions on possible research directions, ideas and collaborations.
Along with this diverse scientific program, there was a great opportunity to visit the beautiful center of the capital of the Czech Republic, immersed in the hectic atmosphere of authentic pubs, small streets and iconic squares.
The social dinner on the boat on the Vltava River was highly appreciated by the participants, providing a friendly and relaxed environment for informal conversations and even scientific exchanges.
