Welcome to Petr Cígler Research Group!

We study new types of nanoparticles for use in therapeutics, imaging and diagnostics of diseases. Our nanomaterials are based either on bioorganic or inorganic cores and includes viral-like particles, fluorescent nanodiamonds and plasmonic systems. We focus on biocompatibilization of nanoparticles, their targeting to cells and on non-invasive, remote control of nanoparticles’ action in cells by external stimuli.

New papers

Quantum-Grade Nanodiamonds from a Single-Step, Industrial-Scale Pressure and Temperature Process

Adv. Funct. Mater.
2025, e20907

Linker-Free Covalent DNA Functionalization of Quantum-Grade Nanodiamonds


Adv. Optical Mater.
2025, e02279

High-Yield Assembly of Plasmon-Coupled Nanodiamonds Using DNA Origami for Tuned Emission


Small Struct.
2025, 000:e202500384