HoloRing founder / Laser science
Petr Hauschwitz
Petr studies how microscopic structures change a surface. He founded HoloRing to apply that experience to laser-engraved and holographic rings.
- Role
- Founder of HoloRing
- Field
- Laser micro- and nanostructuring
- HoloRing
- Personalized tungsten carbide rings
From laser-structured surfaces to a personal ring.
See how the surface works
The origin
The first ring began as a personal project.
Petr was looking for an unusual engagement ring for his partner. His work with laser-made surface structures gave him a place to start.
He tested those methods on a ring and continued developing the idea. The experiments became HoloRing, a company he runs independently from his institutional work.
- Venture
- Founder of HoloRing s.r.o.
- Scope
- HoloRing operates independently from Petr's role at HiLASE Centre.
Research in practice
A surface designed around light.
Femtosecond laser pulses form microscopic structures directly in the metal. Directional light reveals spectral color as the ring moves.
Design for the curve
The motif is adapted to a small, curved surface so fine details remain legible.
Choose the process
Engraving forms recessed detail. Holographic structuring creates angle-dependent color.
Verify the result
The finished ring is viewed under changing illumination to check detail and optical response.
Selected recognition
Three milestones from Petr's research career.
Each entry links to the organization that published the result. Forbes is listed as an editorial selection.
2023 /Award
Otto Wichterle Award
Awarded by the Czech Academy of Sciences to promising young researchers.
2021 /Award
Werner von Siemens Award
First place for a dissertation in the 2021 Czech Werner von Siemens Awards.
2021 /Editorial selection
Forbes Czech 30 Under 30
Selected for Forbes Czech Republic's 2021 30 Under 30 list.
Recent activity
Research shared in public and with peers.
Petr continues to present laser processing and functional surfaces at scientific conferences and public events.
How a laser copies nature's tricks
A public talk on functional surfaces inspired by micro- and nanostructures in living organisms.
High-Productivity Laser Fabrication of Micro- and Nanostructured Functional Surfaces Across IR-UV Spectrum
An invited conference presentation on productive laser fabrication across the infrared to ultraviolet spectrum.
Complete public record
The wider research record lives on Petr's personal site.
The personal profile keeps publications, conference contributions, media appearances, awards and verified identity links together while this HoloRing page stays focused.
Current HoloRing designs
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