VUHU a.s. is a Czech research and engineering company established in Most in 1953. Originally founded as one of the first organisations dedicated to addressing and documenting the complex challenges of brown coal open-pit mining, VUHU has built decades of expertise at the intersection of mining, energy, and environmental engineering.
Over the years, the company has evolved its profile towards a comprehensive portfolio of environmental, scientific, engineering, and laboratory services. Its activities include developing ecological methods for coal treatment and utilisation, and researching the use of lignite combustion and desulphurisation by-products to support more sustainable approaches to resource use and energy production.
Within the GrEnMine project, VUHU a.s. contributes its long-standing experience in mining-related research, environmental technologies, and applied engineering, supporting the development and assessment of solutions linked to underground structures, material behaviour, and sustainable use of post-mining infrastructure for energy storage applications.
Project Team
Martina Černá – Communication Officer – VUHU a.s.
Martina Černá serves as the Communication Officer for VUHU a.s. in the GrEnMine project, supporting communication, dissemination and outreach activities for the Czech partner organisation.
VUHU is a research and consultancy institution focused on brown coal mining, environmental services, and sustainable practices in post-mining regions. Martina represents VUHU’s commitment to integrating ecological and social perspectives into energy transition research and communication.
In GrEnMine, she coordinates dissemination efforts, prepares communication materials, and facilitates engagement with external stakeholders, including local communities, academic partners and industry networks. Her role strengthens the visibility of VUHU’s participation and ensures that project progress and outcomes are effectively shared across Czech and international audiences.
Email: cerna@vuhu.cz