ERA Chair of Space Chemistry and Technology at the J. Heyrovský Institute
Excellence in Space Research & Technologies
Invitation to the SPACE ERA CHAIR Workshop: Chemistry of Icy Moons and Mass Spectrometry in Space
BIOSCOPE: Searching for Signs of Life in Ice Particles from Ocean Worlds
Conference: Heyrovský Institute Opens Its Door
New international GACR-DFG Project just funded
About the ERA Chair of Space Chemistry and Technology
Pushing the boundaries of space chemistry and technology to new frontiers. In 2025, the ERA Chair in Space Chemistry and Technology was established at the Heyrovský Institute (HI) to build excellence in space research and innovation. Led by Prof. Dr. Bernd Abel, the initiative aims to position HI as a key player in space chemistry through groundbreaking research, international collaboration, and the development of advanced instruments for space exploration.
Our mission is to:
push the boundaries of astrochemistry and space technologies,
focusing on the chemistry of space environments, novel materials, and analytical tools like compact high-resolution mass spectrometers.
Supported by HI’s leadership and aligned with the
ERA Chair Widening program, we cooperate with leading institutions such as ESA and NASA. This initiative marks
a major step forward in understanding the universe — and preparing for future space missions.
