Marek Tyburec
Assistant professor
The art of structure is where to put the holes.
– Robert Le Ricolais
Research profile
Marek Tyburec is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague. His research focuses on topology optimization, numerical optimization, and mathematical modeling in computational mechanics. Marek's work spans topology optimization of modular structures, applications of polynomial optimization in structural design, and optimizing composite structures. His research combines theoretical mathematical approaches with practical engineering applications, particularly in fiber-reinforced composites and additive manufacturing.
Academic profile
Marek earned his Ph.D. in Physical and Materials Engineering from the Czech Technical University in Prague in 2021, under the supervision of Prof. Jan Zeman and Dr. Matěj Lepš. His doctoral thesis on modular-topology optimization received the Rector's Prize for outstanding doctoral dissertation. Marek completed his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering at CTU in Prague in 2017 and 2015, respectively. His notable recognitions include the Joseph Fourier Prize for Computer Sciences (2022) and the Best Junior Paper Award (2023) awarded by the Institute of Information Theory and Automation, Czech Academy of Sciences. He has conducted research stays at the University of Birmingham and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.