Best Researcher Award
Roman Smucler
Asklepion-Lasercentre Prague, Czech Republic
Roman Smucler is a researcher associated with Asklepion-Lasercentre Prague whose documented scholarly record includes research in dentistry, laser applications, biomaterials, dermatologic procedures, pain treatment, and related biomedical topics. The available Scopus profile information records 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9. The publication record includes collaborative studies appearing in journals covering materials science, pediatrics, dermatologic surgery, fluorine chemistry, and laser-based clinical applications. [1]
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents the documented research record of Roman Smucler, affiliated with Asklepion-Lasercentre Prague in the Czech Republic. The available bibliographic information identifies dentistry as the principal subject area and records 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9 in Scopus. [1] His listed publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration involving laser medicine, dental and biomedical applications, biomaterials, dermatologic treatment, pain management, and nanomaterials. Several publications are associated with journals indexed in major scholarly databases and include DOI-identified research articles. [2]–[6]
Keywords
Roman Smucler; Dentistry; Laser Medicine; Dental Research; Biomaterials; Tissue Engineering; Pain Treatment; Photodynamic Therapy; Dermatologic Surgery; Nanomaterials; Research Impact; Scopus.
Introduction
Research in dentistry increasingly intersects with materials science, laser technology, biomedical engineering, pain management, and minimally invasive clinical procedures. The publications attributed to Roman Smucler reflect this interdisciplinary character, with documented work addressing laser-assisted therapeutic approaches, dental and biomedical materials, tissue-related applications, and photodynamic treatment. [2]–[6]
The available publication records also demonstrate collaboration with researchers from different scientific and clinical disciplines. Such collaboration is particularly visible in studies involving methacrylate-based polymers for stomatological tissue expansion and investigations of up-converting nanocrystals, alongside clinical research involving lasers and photodynamic therapy. [2] [5]
Research Profile
The bibliographic profile supplied for this recognition article records 23 documents and 386 citations, with an h-index of 9. [1] These indicators provide quantitative information about the indexed publication and citation record but do not, by themselves, describe the full methodological, clinical, or societal significance of individual studies.
The listed research spans multiple areas connected to dentistry and biomedical science. The subject matter includes laser-based pain treatment, dermatologic laser applications, photodynamic therapy, polymeric materials for stomatology, and nanocrystalline materials. [2]–[6]
Research Contributions
One documented contribution concerns hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. The study, published in Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, examined methacrylate-based polymers and involved a multidisciplinary group of contributors. The publication was assigned DOI 10.1007/s10856-016-5818-y. [2]
Another publication addressed direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers, reflecting an application-oriented research interest in laser-based therapeutic procedures. The listed article was published as a journal article in 2016 and is attributed to Šmucler and Jenčová. [4]
Publications
The following selected publications are drawn from the supplied Scopus-indexed record and illustrate the range of research topics associated with the profile.
- Hrib, J.; Sirc, J.; Lesny, P.; Hobzova, R.; Duskova-Smrckova, M.; Michalek, J.; Smucler, R. “Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers.” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine.
- Malis, J.; Stara, V.; Blahova, K.; Bučkova, H.; Faberova, R.; Šterba, J.; Klovrzova, S.; Kynčl, M.; Černy, M.; Hrdlička, R. et al. “Infantile hemangiomas. Current treatment procedures | Infantilní hemangiomas. Současné tělečné protředky.” Czech-Slovak Pediatrics. [3]
- Šmucler, R.; Jenčová, J. “Direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers — Update 2016.” Disease. [4]
- Bartůněk, V.; Rak, J.; Pelánková, B.; Junková, J.; Mezlíková, M.; Král, V.; Kuchař, M.; Engstová, H.; Ježek, P.; Šmucler, R. “Large scale preparation of up-converting YF3:YbEr nanocrystals with various sizes by solvothermal syntheses using ionic liquid bmimCl.” Journal of Fluorine Chemistry.
- Lippert, J.; Šmucler, R.; Vlk, M. “Fractional carbon dioxide laser improves nodular basal cell carcinoma treatment with photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinate.” Dermatologic Surgery.
Research Impact
The supplied Scopus metrics indicate an indexed research record comprising 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9. [1] Citation counts can provide one measurable indication of scholarly visibility, while the h-index combines publication and citation information into a single bibliometric indicator. These measures should be interpreted in relation to discipline, publication age, collaboration patterns, and the characteristics of the relevant research field.
The selected publications provide additional evidence of interdisciplinary research activity. Topics range from polymer-based materials and nanocrystals to clinical laser applications and photodynamic treatment. [2]–[6] The combination of clinical and materials-oriented studies illustrates a research profile that crosses conventional boundaries between dentistry, biomedical science, materials science, and laser-based medicine.
Award Suitability
For the purposes of the International PopularScientist Awards, the supplied record provides documented information relevant to consideration under the Best Researcher Award category. The profile includes an identified institutional affiliation, a Scopus author identifier, indexed publications, citation information, and an h-index. [1]
The publication evidence further demonstrates research activity across dentistry and associated biomedical disciplines, including laser applications, tissue-related biomaterials, pain treatment, photodynamic therapy, and nanomaterials. [2]–[6] Final recognition remains subject to the applicable award evaluation procedures and verification requirements of the organizing body.
Conclusion
Roman Smucler’s supplied academic record documents a research profile centered on dentistry and extending into laser medicine, biomaterials, pain treatment, dermatologic procedures, photodynamic therapy, and nanomaterials. The available Scopus information records 23 documents, 386 citations, and an h-index of 9. [1] The selected publications demonstrate collaborative and interdisciplinary research activity, including DOI-indexed contributions in materials science, chemistry, and clinical research journals. [2]–[6]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Roman Smucler, Author ID 6602636085. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6602636085
- Hrib, J., Sirc, J., Lesny, P., Hobzova, R., Duskova-Smrckova, M., Michalek, J., & Smucler, R. (2017). Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-016-5818-y
- Malis, J., Stara, V., Blahova, K., Bučkova, H., Faberova, R., Šterba, J., Klovrzova, S., Kynčl, M., Černy, M., Hrdlička, R., et al. (2017). Infantile hemangiomas. Current treatment procedures. Czech-Slovak Pediatrics.
- Šmucler, R., & Jenčová, J. (2016). Direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers — Update 2016. Disease.
- Bartůněk, V., Rak, J., Pelánková, B., Junková, J., Mezlíková, M., Král, V., Kuchař, M., Engstová, H., Ježek, P., & Šmucler, R. (2016). Large scale preparation of up-converting YF3:YbEr nanocrystals with various sizes by solvothermal syntheses using ionic liquid bmimCl. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluchem.2016.05.015
- Lippert, J., Šmucler, R., & Vlk, M. (2013). Fractional carbon dioxide laser improves nodular basal cell carcinoma treatment with photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinate. Dermatologic Surgery.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/dsu.12242