Paulína Slepčíková, Ph.D. (born 1991) is an exceptional scientist in Slovakia who has earned recognition not just in the field of organic chemistry, but in the wider society through her determination and hard work. She lives and works in Košice. Her path to a scientific career was not always easy. Thanks to her desire to change things for the better and her persistence, she managed to break through and today is a recognized expert in researching the sensory chips which serve to detect different chemical materials, such as pollutants in water or viruses. In 2020 she earned her doctorate with a dissertation entitled “Synthesis, the 1H, 13C and 15N NMR spectra, and the biological effectiveness of imines, chalcones, pyrazoles, thiohydantoins and spirocycles based on acridine-9(4)-carbaldehydes.” In 2023, Dr. Slepčíková won the prestigious Roma Spirit award in the individual category after an international jury reviewed her inspiring personal story.
Dr. Slepčíková is also a proud mother who is managing the demanding challenges of pursuing a scientific career while raising a son with whom she spends all her free time. They most prefer spending time outdoors in nature.
At home you will most often find her in the kitchen, because she really loves to cook. Despite her international renown, she has a strong relationship with her native country and wants to keep on contributing to the development of science in Slovakia.
Dr. Slepčíková believes Slovakia has many brilliant scientists, both men and women, and that there is no need to go abroad to make a name for oneself. Her dream is that her current visibility will contribute to promoting science and scientific careers among young people.
