Prof. Mučaji Pavel, Pharm.D., PhD
Research/art/teacher profile
Date of last update: 22.10.2026
I. Basic information
| I.1 Surname |
Mučaji |
|---|---|
| I.2 Given name |
Pavel |
| I.3 Degrees |
Prof. , Pharm.D., PhD |
| I.4 Year of birth |
1968 |
| I.5 Name of the workplace |
University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy and Botany |
| I.6 Address of the workplace |
Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovak Republic |
| I.7 Position |
professor |
| I.8 E-mail address | pavel.mucaji@uvlf.sk |
| I.9 University staff register / partner university profile | https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/3753 |
| I.10 Study field in which the person works |
Pharmacy |
| I.11 ORCID iD | 0000-0003-4490-2615 |
II. Higher education and further qualification growth
| Institution | Year | Study field and programme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second degree higher education | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava | 1993 | Clinical pharmacy |
| Third degree higher education | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava | 1997 | Clinical pharmacy |
| Habilitation procedure | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava | 2004 | Pharmacognosy |
| Inaugural procedure | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava | 2012 | Pharmacognosy |
III. Current and previous employment
| Occupation | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
professor | University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice | 2025 – to date |
professor | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany | 2013 – to date |
associate professor | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany | 2004 – 2013 |
university teacher - assistant professor | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany | 1997 – 2004 |
university teacher - assistant | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany | 1994 – 1997 |
researcher | Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany | 1993 – 1994 |
IV. Development of pedagogical, professional, language, digital and other skills
| Activity | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
Protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes | Institute of Postgraduate Education of Veterinary Surgeons | 2019 |
Protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes | Institute of Postgraduate Education of Veterinary Surgeons | 2015 |
Fundamentals of pedagogy for teachers of medical and pharmaceutical disciplines | Institute for Continuing Education of Healthcare Professionals | 1996 |
V. Overview of activities within the teaching career at the university
Academic year: 2026/2027
V.1. Overview of taught profile courses
| Profile course | Study programme | Degree | Study field |
|---|---|---|---|
Pharmacognosy II. | Pharmacy (joint study programme with UPJŠ) – full-time study, Slovak language | I. + II. | Pharmacy |
Pharmacognosy II. | Pharmacy – full-time study, Slovak language | I. + II. | Pharmacy |
V.2. Responsibility for the delivery, development and quality assurance of study programmes
| Study programme | Degree | Study field |
|---|---|---|
Pharmacy (joint study programme with UPJŠ) – full-time study, Slovak language | I. + II. | Pharmacy |
Pharmacy – full-time study, Slovak language | I. + II. | Pharmacy |
V.3. Responsibility for the development and quality of habilitation and inauguration fields
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V.4. Overview of supervised theses
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V.5. Overview of other taught courses
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VI. Overview of research/artistic/other outputs
The last six completed calendar years: 2020–2025. The current year is excluded.
VI.1. Overview of research/artistic/other outputs and citations
| Total | Over the last six years | |
|---|---|---|
| VI.1.1 Number of research/artistic/other outputs | 268 | 61 |
| VI.1.2 Number of outputs registered in Web of Science or Scopus | 77 | 30 |
| VI.1.3 Number of citations corresponding to research/artistic/other outputs | 1346 | 758 |
| VI.1.4 Number of citations registered in Web of Science or Scopus | 1131 | 713 |
| VI.1.5 Number of invited lectures at international and national level | 3 | 2 |
VI.2. The most significant research/artistic/other outputs
| 1. | Glasl, Sabine - Mučaji, Pavel [UKOFAFG] - Werner, Ingrid - Presser, Armin - Jurenitsch, Johann: Sesquiterpenes and flavonoid aglycones from a Hungarian Taxon of the Achillea millefolium groupIn: Zeitschrift für Naturforschung Section C - A Journal of Biosciences. - Vol. 57, No. 11-12 (2002), s. 976-982. - ISSN 0939-5075Ohlasy (75): |
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| 2. | Lendl, Angelika - Werner, Ingrid - Glasl, Sabine - Kletter, Christa - Mučaji, Pavel [UKOFAFG] - Presser, Armin - Reznicek, Gottfried - Jurenitsch, Johann - Taylor, David W.: Phenolic and terpenoid compounds from Chione venosa (sw.) Urban var. venosa(Bois Bandé)In: Phytochemistry. - Vol. 66, No. 19 (2005), s. 2381-2387. - ISSN 0031-9422Ohlasy (52): |
| 3. | Kukić, Jelena - Popović, Višnja - Petrović, Silvana - Mučaji, Pavel [UKOFAFG] (20%) - Ćirić, Ana - Stojković, Dejan - Soković, Marina: Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Cynara cardunculus extractsIn: Food Chemistry. - Vol. 107, No. 2 (2008), s. 861-868. - ISSN 0308-8146Ohlasy (163): |
| 4. | Kozics, Katarína - Klusová, Veronika- Srančíková, Annamária - Mučaji, Pavel - Slameňová, Darina - Hunáková, Ľuba - Kusznierewicz, Barbara - Horváthová, Eva: Effects of Salviaofficinalis and Thymus vulgaris on oxidant-induced DNA damage and antioxidant status in HepG2 cellsIn: Food Chemistry. - Vol. 141, No. 3 (2013), s. 2198-2206. - ISSN 0308-8146Registrované v: wos, scopusIndikátor časopisu: IF (JCR) 2013=3,259Kvartil Q: wos-jcr -- Q1 [Chemistry, applied] -- 2013wos-jcr -- Q1 [Food science & technology] -- 2013Ohlasy (79): |
| 5. | Slobodníková, Lívia - Bittner Fialová, Silvia - Rendeková, Katarína- Kováč, Ján - Mučaji, Pavel : Antibiofilm activity of plant polyphenolsIn: Molecules. - Vol. 21, No. 12 (2016), Art. No. 1717 [15 s.]. - ISSN 1420-3049Registrované v: wos, scopusIndikátor časopisu: IF (JCR) 2016=2,861Kvartil Q: wos-jcr -- Q2 [Chemistry, organic] -- 2016Ohlasy (165): |
VI.3. The most significant research/artistic/other outputs over the last six years
| 1. | Bittner Fialová, Silvia - Rendeková, Katarína - Mučaji, Pavel - Nagy, Milan - Slobodníková, Lívia : Antibacterial activity ofmedicinal plants and their constituents in the context of skin and wound infections, considering European legislation and folk medicine - a reviewIn: International journal of molecular sciences. - Roč. 22, č. 19 (2021), s. [1-28]. - ISSN (online) 1422-0067Registrované v: SCO SCOPUS CCC Current Content Connect WOS CC Web of Science Core Collection OA Open access Indikátor časopisu:IF (JCR) 2021=6,208Kvartil Q:wos-jcr -- Q1 [Biochemistry & molecular biology] -- 2021Ohlasy (9): |
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| 2. | Czigle, Szilvia - Bittner Fialová, Silvia - Tóth, Jaroslav - Mučaji, Pavel - Nagy, Milan: Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders-Plants and Potential Mechanisms of Action of Their Constituents [elektronický dokument]In: Molecules [elektronický dokument]. - Roč. 27, č. 9 (2022), s. [1-35], art. no. 2881 [online]. - ISSN (online) 1420-3049Registrované v:CCC Current Content ConnectSCO SCOPUSWOS CC Web of Science Core CollectionOA Open accessIndikátor časopisu:IF (JCR) 2021=4.927Kvartil Q:wos-jcr -- Q2 [Biochemistry & molecular biology] -- 2021wos-jcr -- Q2 [Chemistry, multidisciplinary] -- 2021scimago-sjr -- Q1 [Pharmaceutical science] -- 2021 |
| 3. | Kováč, Ján - Slobodníková, Lívia - Trajčíková, Eva - Rendeková, Katarína - Mučaji, Pavel - Sychrová, Alice - Bittner Fialová, Silvia: Therapeutic Potential of Flavonoids and Tannins in Management of Oral Infectious Diseases - A Review [elektronický dokument]In: Molecules [elektronický dokument]. - Roč. 28, č. 1 (2023), s. [1-21], art. no. 158 [online]. - ISSN (online) 1420-3049Registrované v:OA Open accessWOS CC Web of Science Core CollectionSCO SCOPUSCCC Current Content ConnectIndikátor časopisu:IF (JCR) 2021=4.927Kvartil Q:wos-jcr -- Q2 [Biochemistry & molecular biology] -- 2021wos-jcr -- Q2 [Chemistry, multidisciplinary] -- 2021scimago-sjr -- Q1 [Pharmaceutical science] -- 2021 |
| 4. | Gančár, Miroslav - Kurin, Elena - Bednáriková, Zuzana - Marek, Jozef - Mučaji, Pavel - Nagy, Milan - Gažová, Zuzana: Green tea leaf constituents inhibit the formation of lysozyme amyloid aggregates: An effect of mutual interactions [elektronický dokument]In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules [elektronický dokument]. - Roč. 242, č. Part: 2 (2023), s. [1-9], art. no. 124856 [print]. - ISSN (print) 0141-8130Registrované v:WOS CC Web of Science Core CollectionSCO SCOPUS čakateľIndikátor časopisu:IF (JCR) 2021=8.025Kvartil Q:wos-jcr -- Q1 [Chemistry, applied] -- 2021wos-jcr -- Q1 [Polymer science] -- 2021wos-jcr -- Q1 [Biochemistry & molecular biology] -- 2021 |
| 5. | Papadakos, Martina - Mučaji, Pavel - Špaglová, Miroslava - Čuchorová, Mária - Macho, Oliver: Chitosan and Sodium Alginate Implementation asPharmaceutical Excipients in Multiple-Unit Particulate Systems [elektronický dokument]In: Polymers [elektronický dokument]. - Roč. 14, č. 14 (2022), s. [1-16], art. no. 2822 [online]. - ISSN (online) 2073-4360Registrované v:CCC Current Content ConnectWOS CC Web of Science Core CollectionSCO SCOPUSOA Open accessIndikátor časopisu:IF (JCR) 2021=4.967Kvartil Q:wos-jcr -- Q1 [Polymer science] -- 2021scimago-sjr -- Q1 [Chemistry (miscellaneous)] -- 2021scimago-sjr -- Q1 [Polymers and plastics] -- 2021wos-ais -- Q1 [Polymer science] -- 2021Ohlasy (3): |
VI.4. The most significant citations corresponding to research/artistic/other outputs
| 1. | Gančár Miroslav, Kurin Elena, Bednáriková Zuzana, Marek Jozef, Mučaji Pavel, Nagy Milan, Gažová Zuzana: Green tea leaf constituents inhibit the formation of lysozyme amyloid aggregates: An effect of mutual interactions, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124856 2025 [01/20] / GBR - Kung, Yu Hsuan - Chang, Chia Yu - Lai, You Ren - Li, Jia Xun - How, Su Chun. Examining the inhibitory potency of metal polyphenolic network–coated silver nanoparticles against amyloid fibrillogenesis of lysozyme [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1016/j.saa.2024.125375 In: Spectrochimica Acta: Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. Oxford: Elsevier. Pergamon Press, 2025, č. 327, art. no. 125375, s. [1-15] [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1386-1425. ISSN (online) 1873-3557. - SCO ; CCC ; WOS CC ; SCIE, s. [1 - 15] |
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| 2. | Kováč Ján, Slobodníková Lívia, Trajčíková Eva, Rendeková Katarína, Mučaji Pavel, Sychrová Alice, Bittner Fialová Silvia: Therapeutic Potential of Flavonoids and Tannins in Management of Oral Infectious Diseases - A Review, Molecules 2023, 28(1), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28010158 2024 [01/20] / IDN - Sufa, Hafizah Ilmi - Kurniati, Iis - Dermawan, Asep - Abror, Yogi Khoirul - Indra, Asep Iin Nur - Purkon, Dicki Bakhtiar. Therapeutic potential of multi-targeting phytochemicals derived from Apium graveolens ethanol extract in West Java, Indonesia against multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.13057/biodiv/d250536 In: Biodiversitas: journal of biological diversity. Surakarta: Bioteknologi dan Biodiversitas Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta, 2024, Roč. 25, č. 5, s. 2183-2190 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1412-033X. ISSN (online) 2085-4722. - SCO ; OA, s. 2183 - 2190 |
| 3. | Fialová Silvia Bittner, Rendeková Katarína, Mučaji Pavel, Nagy Milan, Slobodníková Lívia: Antibacterial activity of medicinal plants and their constituents in the context of skin and wound infections, considering European legislation and folk medicine—A review, Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(19), 10746; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms221910746 2024 [01/20] / USA - Bie, Songtao - Mo, Qiuyue - Shi, Chen - Yuan, Hui - Li, Chunshuang - Wu, Tong - Li, Wenlong - Yu, Heshui. Interactions of plumbagin with five common antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus in vitro [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0297493 In: PLoS One. San Francisco: Public Library of Science, 2024, Roč. 19, č. 1, art. no. e0297493, s. [1-15] [online]. ISSN (online) 1932-6203. - SCO ; OA, s. [1 - 15] |
| 4. | Papadakos Martina, Mučaji Pavel, Špaglová Miroslava, Čuchorová Mária, Macho Oliver: Chitosan and Sodium Alginate Implementation as Pharmaceutical Excipients in Multiple-Unit Particulate Systems, Polymers 2022, 14(14), 2822; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14142822 2024 [01/20] / CHE - Daulay, Amru - Astuti, Widi - Mufakhir, Fika Rofiek - Prasetia, Hendra - Samada, Lukmanul Hakim. Chitosan grafted alginate and polyvinylpyrrolidone as the binder for porous silicon nanoparticles from coal fly ash in lithium-ion batteries [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117984 In: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. Lausanne: Elsevier, 2024, Roč. 952, art. no. 117984, s. [1-11] [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1572-6657. ISSN (online) 1873-2569. - SCO, s. [1 - 11] |
| 5. | Kurin Elena, Hajská Marianna, Kostovčíková Ema, Dokupilová Kamila, Mučaji Pavel, Nagy Milan, Novotný Branislav, Bittner Fialová Silvia: Unveiling Synergistic Antioxidant Effects of Green Tea and Peppermint: Role of Polyphenol Interactions and Blend Preparation, Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(13), 6257; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26136257 [01 ]A. S. Bazaid, , S. A. Alsalamah, H. Qanash , M. I. Alghonaim, N. H. Saeedi, A. Aldarhami: Ozone Mediated Modulation of Green Tea Extract Enhances Bioactive Compounds and Therapeutic Potential Relevant to Human HealthPharmaceuticals 2025, 18(11), 1694; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18111694 |
VI.5. Participation in conducting or leading the most important projects over the last six years
| 1. | APVV-20-0017 Vývoj aktívneho krytia rán na báze antibakteriálneho hydrogélu obsahujúceho rastlinný extrakt stimulujúci hojenie; zodpovedny riešiteľ |
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| 2. | APVV-16-0207 Genistein a estrogénová signalizácia: sľubná molekula zlepšujúca hojenie rán u postmenopauzálnych žien; zodpovedný riešiteľ |
| 3. | VEGA: Možnosti ovplyvnenia niektorých významných faktorov v etiopatogenéze diabetu 2.; typu rastlinnými extraktmi (1/0359/18); zodpovedný riešiteľ |
| 4. | VEGA: Antimikróbne účinky malých molekúl rastlín a ich extraktov (1/0226/22)zodpovedný riešiteľ |
| 5. | Modulácia hojenia rán rastlinnými extraktmi u zdravých a diabetických potkanov so zameraním na repík lekársky (1/0561/18); zástupca zodpovedného riešiteľa |
VII. Overview of organizational experience related to higher education and research/artistic/other activities
No records yet.
VIII. Overview of international mobilities and visits oriented on education and research/artistic/other activities in the given field of study
| Institution | Address | Mobility scheme, employment contract, other | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Asfendyarovs Kazakh National Medical University | Almaty, Kazakhstan | visiting professor | 2023 – 2023 |
Asfendyarovs Kazakh National Medical University | Almaty, Kazakhstan | visiting professor | 2014 – 2014 |
Asfendyarovs Kazakh National Medical University | Almaty, Kazakhstan | visiting professor | 2013 – 2013 |
Asfendyarovs Kazakh National Medical University | Almaty, Kazakhstan | visiting professor | 2004 – 2004 |
Fakultet za farmacijo, Ljubljana | Ljubljana, Slovenia | CEEPUS | 2001 – 2001 |
Institut für Pharmakognosie, Universität Wien | Universität Wien, Austria | Based on a scholarship from: Fakultät für Naturwissenschaften und Mathematik, Universität Wien | 2001 – 2002 |
Institut für Pharmakognosie, Universität Wien | Universität Wien, Austria | based on short-term exchange stays between UK and the University of Vienna | 1997 – 2011 |
IX. Other relevant facts
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Member of the Scientific Board of Comenius University in Bratislava (until October 15, 2025), of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava (until October 15, 2025), of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Hradec Králové (2013-2021), of the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno in 2013-2020 and of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice (until 2021, again from December 2025) Guarantor of the habilitation and inauguration procedure in Pharmacognosy (until 15 October 2025) Guarantor of the doctoral study program in Pharmacognosy (until October 15, 2025) Member of the departmental committee for the study programs in Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University (until October 15, 2025) Member of the committee for the creation, modification, and periodic evaluation of the Pharmacy study program (until October 15, 2025) Member of the Study Program Council for multiple study programs at Comenius University in Bratislava (until October 15, 2025) Member of the Field Council of the Doctoral Study Program in Pharmacy, Field of Study: Pharmacognosy and Nutraceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hradec Králové, Charles University in Prague Member of the Field Council of the Doctoral Study Program in Pharmacy, Field of Study: Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, UVL in Brno Member of the commission for ŠZS in the subjects of Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy Member of the examination commission for the state examination in the subject of thesis defense Reviewer of grant projects VEGA, GAUK, IGA VFU Brno, as well as grants from UK in Bratislava from March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2021 Member of Commission No. 9 for Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, VEGA 2012-2020 |