Since 2018, the Czech Road Society has been organizing an annual competition for the best dissertation within the field of road construction. The primary objective of this competition is to nurture the emerging generation of experts, young scientists, and doctoral candidates. It provides a platform for students to showcase and promote their exceptional doctoral theses in the fields of roads and technology to a broader audience. Winning authors of the competition will have the opportunity to publish their work in the Road Horizon magazine and will also receive monetary recognition, with rewards of CZK 15,000, CZK 10,000, or CZK 5,000 available. The competition aligns with our commitment to fostering innovation and scholarly excellence in the field of road construction.
Participation and Evaluation - Entering the competition is free. A panel of experts from the Czech Road Society will assess the submitted dissertations.
2023 Competition Results
1st place
Ing. Mariia Khrapova, Ph.D.
Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Department of Vehicles and Ground Transport
Research of Influences on Retroreflectivity of Traffic Signs
2nd place
Ing. Martin Macho, Ph.D.
Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Steel and Wooden Construction
Influence of corrosion on fatigue life bridges
3rd place
Ing. František Kolovský, Ph.D.
The University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, the Department of Geomatics
Algorithms in Transportation
2022 Competition Results
1st place
Ing. Tomáš Koudelka, Ph.D.
Technical University in Brno, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Recycling of asphalt binders using recovery ingredients
2nd place
Ing. et Ing. Radovan Hofírek, Ph.D.
Technical University in Brno, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Effect of changing the spare thickness of the cross -section on the behavior of concrete structures
3rd place
Ing. Gabriel Skronka, Ph.D.
Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transport
A new method for analyzing asphalt binders
2021 Competition Results
1st place
Ing. Jan Šilar, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Transport
Using Modern Intelligent Transport Systems in Laying at rest
2nd place
Ing. Milan Holý, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Optimization of composite bridge structures made of wood and UHPC
3rd place
Ing. Pavla Vacková, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Research and evaluation of selected properties affecting the life of asphalt roads
2020 Competition Results
1st place
Ing. Lucie Benešová, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Analysis of selected rheological characteristics of asphalt binders
2nd place
Ing. Luboš Nouzovský, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Transport
Influence of advertising facilities on road safety
3rd place
Ing. Iva Coufalíková, Ph.D.
Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Using R-Material for asphalt mixtures type asphalt carpet Mastix
2019 Competition Results
1st place
Ing. Dominik Suza, Ph.D.
Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Temporary amplification of road bridges
2nd place
Ing. Zdeněk Svatý, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Transport
Optimizing the method of obtaining and processing image materials for the needs of traffic accident analysis
3rd place
Cena nebyla udělena
2018 Competition Results
1st place
Ing. Pavel Coufalík, Ph.D
Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Rheological properties of asphalt binders
2nd place
Ing. Jiří Drozda, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Verification of validation criteria for bridge railing crash barrier using numerical simulation
3rd place
Ing. Jiří Hanzl, Ph.D.
CTU in Prague, Faculty of Transport
Design of alternative routes of backbone roads in case of extraordinary and planned traffic restrictions
