Marek Vecer, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, VŠB Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic. Dr Vecer is Head of the Department of Technical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at VŠB Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic. He is particularly interested in fundamental research in rheology of microdisperse fluids focused on apparent wall slip effect and its connection with electrokinetic potential. His research also reviews waste-treatment and cleaner technologies for reducing the environmental impact of the chemical industry. He has written 25 published papers to date.