Ing. Lívia Mačák, PhD.
Description:
Lívia Mačák is an assistant professor in the field of Materials Engineering with extensive experience in material research, analysis, and characterization. She specializes in evaluating optical, chemical, morphological, and structural properties of materials using advanced laboratory techniques and instrumentation. She possesses strong expertise in the interpretation of experimental data obtained by UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX).
Her scientific work focuses on the design and execution of experiments, data analysis, and result evaluation, which she actively utilizes in the preparation of scientific publications. She participates in research projects aimed at improving material properties and enabling their practical application. She has gained experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in the fields of nanotechnology and polymer nanocomposites.
She regularly presents her research outcomes at national and international scientific conferences to support knowledge dissemination and professional networking. In addition to research activities, she is actively involved in teaching, conducting laboratory courses and supervising student projects, thereby contributing to the development of the next generation of specialists in materials engineering.
Professional Profile:
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2350-7325
Educational Activities:
Teaching subjects:
- Nanomaterials
- Composite Materials
- Materials for Renewable and Nuclear Energy
Research Activities:
- Materials and Nanomaterials
- Preparation of Metallic Nanoparticles of Precious Metals
- Development of Polymer Composites Doped with Metallic Nanoparticles
- Composite Materials
- Characterization: Properties and Structure of Materials
- Nanomaterials toxicity tests
Publication activity:
- Web of Science: h index = 4; 9 publications; 52 citations excluding self-citations, Citation report - 75 - Web of Science Core Collection
- SCOPUS: h index = 4; 9 publications; 57 citations excluding self-citations, Scopus - Document search results
Publications:
- VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - MAČÁK, Lívia - LISNICHUK, Maksym - VOJTKO, Marek. Synthesis and analysis of polymorphic silver nanoparticles and their incorporation into the polymer matrix, In: Polymers. - Bazilej (Švajčiarsko) : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 14, 13 (2022), s. [1-12] [online]. - ISSN 2073-4360 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym14132666.
- VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - MAČÁK, Lívia - ČIŽMÁROVÁ, Elena - MÁRA, Vladimír. Influence of reagents on the synthesis process and shape of silver nanoparticles, In: Materials. - Bazilej (Švajčiarsko) : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 15, 19 (2022), s. [2-10]. - ISSN 1996-1944: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma15196829.
- VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - MAČÁK, Lívia - MÚDRA, Erika - VOJTKO, Marek - LISNICHUK, Maksym. Preparation, structure, and properties of pva–agnps nanocomposites, In: Polymers. - Bazilej (Švajčiarsko) : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 15, 2 (2023), s. [1-12]. - ISSN 2073-4360 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym15020379.
- MAČÁK, Lívia - VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - MUDRA, Erika - VOJTKO, Marek - DOLINSKÁ, Silvia. Transfer of AgNPs' Anti-Biofilm Activity into the Nontoxic Polymer Matrix, Polymers. - Bazilej (Švajčiarsko): Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 15, 5 (2023), s. [1-11]. - ISSN 2073-4360 https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15051238.
- MAČÁK, Lívia - VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - DOLINSKÁ, Silvia. Impact of Two Lavender Extracts on Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis, and the Study of Nanoparticles’ Antibiofilm Properties and Their Ability to Transfer them into a Nontoxic Polymer In: Micro. - Basel (Švajčiarsko): Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 3, 4 (2023), s. [1-13]. - ISSN 2673-8023 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/micro3040060.
- VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - MAČÁK, Lívia - MÁRA, Vladimír - MÚDRA, Erika - VOJTKO, Marek - LISNICHUK, Maksym - ČIŽMÁROVÁ, Elena. The Influence of Reagents on the Shape, Stability, and Toxicity of AgNPs and Their Use to Produce Polymer-AgNPs Composites 2023. In: Metals. - Bazilej (Švajčiarsko) : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 13, 12 (2023), s. [1-14]. - ISSN 2075-4701 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met13121996.
- MAČÁK, Lívia - VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - ČIŽMÁROVÁ, Elena. Synthesis of Differently Shaped Nontoxic AgNPs Stabilized by PVP and TSC, In: Evolutions in Mechanical Engineering. - New York (USA) : Crimson Publishers. 5, 3 (2024), s. 1-4 . - ISSN 2640-9690
- VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - DOLINSKÁ, Silvia - PODOLSKÁ, Helena - MAČÁK, Lívia - ČIŽMÁROVÁ, Elena. Impact of Plant Extract Phytochemicals on the Synthesis of Silver, In: Materials. - Bazilej (Švajčiarsko) : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 17, 10 (2024), s. [1-16]. - ISSN 1996-1944 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma17102252.
- MAČÁK, Lívia - VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - MUDRA, Erika - VOJTKO, Marek - DOLINSKÁ, Silvia - KROMKA, František. Preparation of green silver nanoparticles and eco-friendly polymer–AgNPs nanocomposites: a study of toxic properties across multiple organisms, In: Polymers. - Bazilej (Švajčiarsko) : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 16, 13 (2024), s. [1-13]. ISSN 2073-4360 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym16131865.
- ONDRAŠOVIČOVÁ, Silvia - ZIGO, František - FARKAŠOVÁ, Zuzana - LACKOVÁ, Zuzana - VELGOSOVÁ, Oksana - MAČÁK, Lívia - ZAHUMENSKÁ, Jana - PECKA-KIEŁB, Ewa - VARGOVÁ, Mária - ONDRAŠOVIČOVÁ, Jana - REHAN, Ibrahim F. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their inhibitory effects on resistant udder pathogens, In: Journal of Applied Animal Research. - Abingdon (United Kingdom) : Taylor & Francis Group. 53, 1 (2025), s. [1-13]. ISSN 0971-2119 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/09712119.2025.2462578?needAccess=true
List of projects - solver:
- VEGA 1/0020/22: Development and analysis of properties of progressive polymer matrix composites doped with silver nanoparticles for sensors and antibacterial applications (2022-2024)
- KEGA 009TUKE-4/2023: Creation of tools for materials engineering education using IT tools for industry 4.0 (2023-2025)
- KEGA 011TUKE-4/2025: Modern Materials for Energy: Innovative Education for Enhancing the Quality of Teaching Materials Engineering Subjects (2025-2028)
Additional Information:
- 2024 - Erasmus+, Mobility for study, Silesian University of Technology, Katowice, Poland
- 2025 - Erasmus+, Mobility for study, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD), Senegal (Africa)
Curriculum Vitae: