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• Anthropology of climate change
• Identity studies
• Border studies
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Markéta Zandlová, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor and researcher at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University in Prague. She serves as Chair of the Czech Association for Social Anthropology (CASA) and is a founding member of the EASA Environment and Anthropology network. Additionally, she holds membership on the Academic Senate of FHS UK and provides climate communication consultations for NGO People in Need o.p.s. PhD in Anthropology (2015), Faculty of Humanities, Charles University M.A. in General Anthropology (2006), Faculty of Humanities, Charles University M.A. in Theory of Culture (2005), Faculty of Arts, Charles University B.A. in Liberal Arts and Humanities (2003), Faculty of Humanities, Charles University Dr. Zandlová specializes in the anthropology of climate change, particularly focusing on drought impacts in the Czech Republic through her principal research project 'Stories of Drought.' Her work combines environmental anthropology with analysis of knowledge distribution and infrastructural networks. She has extensive expertise in identity politics, border studies, and qualitative research methodology, with her 2015 monograph 'The Aromo in Bulgaria' receiving the Charles University Monographs Competition Award. Her research demonstrates a clear evolution from ethnic identity studies toward contemporary environmental challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus bridging anthropology with environmental science and policy. The majority of her work since 2020 centers on climate change adaptation, drought management, and participatory approaches to environmental governance. Her scholarship consistently emphasizes methodological rigor in qualitative research while addressing pressing contemporary issues through anthropological perspectives. Charles University Monographs Competition Award (for 'Etnická mobilizace a politiky identit. Aromuni v Bulharsku', 2015) Dr. Zandlová has secured significant research funding including principal investigator roles for Technology Agency of the Czech Republic projects (2019-2022), Specific University Research Projects (2017-2019), and Progres Programme grants (2017). Her current 'Stories of Drought' project (www.pribehysucha.cz) represents an interdisciplinary applied research initiative examining local contexts of extreme climate phenomena. She has previously led research on Roma communities, national minorities, and urban social processes. As Chair of the Czech Association for Social Anthropology and member of the EASA Environment and Anthropology network, Dr. Zandlová actively contributes to academic communities focused on anthropological responses to environmental challenges. Her work with NGO People in Need demonstrates practical application of anthropological insights to climate communication challenges in the Czech context.

Daniel HlubinkaView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistics
• Theoretical Foundations
• Multivariate Functional Processes
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Daniel Hlubinka is an Associate Professor at the Department of Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University. He has been an academic staff member since 1999 and was promoted to associate professor in 2007. His teaching includes courses like Statistics for Financial Mathematicians 2 (NMFM332) and Proseminar in Probability and Mathematical Statistics (NMSA262). He supervises bachelor's, diploma, and doctoral theses, with over 30 bachelor's, 20 diploma, and 5 doctoral theses supervised to date, including former students now working as associate professors. Education: Mathematical Physics (1989-1994) at Charles University; Erasmus stay at Limburgs Universitaire Center (1994-1995); Doctorate (1995-1999) under Professor Josef Štěpán. Research Interests: Statistics, theoretical foundations, multivariate functional processes, nonparametric asymptotics, data depth, optimal transport, and mathematics of chance. Academic Affiliations: Member of the Union of Czech Mathematicians and Physicists, Czech Mathematical Society, Czech Statistical Society, European Mathematical Society, Bernoulli Society, and Institute of Mathematical Statistics. Hlubinka's recent research focuses on functional data analysis, multivariate quantiles, and nonparametric testing. His work applies optimal transport theory, empirical characteristic functionals, and permutation tests to functional statistical problems. He contributes to methodological advancements in depth-based classification, time reversibility testing, and regression models.

Ondřej BojarView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Translation
• Computational Linguistics
• Computer Science
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Ondřej Bojar is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics (UFAL), part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University in Prague . He actively engages in research and teaching, with a focus on machine translation and computational linguistics. His work spans both theoretical and applied domains, involving collaborations with industry and academia.

Jan RatajView profile

Professor

• Integral Geometry
• Geometric Measure Theory
• Stochastic Geometry
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Jan Rataj is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics , Charles University , specializing in Integral Geometry , Geometric Measure Theory , and Stochastic Geometry . He has been affiliated with Charles University since 1991 and has held visiting positions at universities in Jena, Karlsruhe, Ulm, and Aarhus. Research interests focus on geometric probability, convex geometry, and measure theory Teaches courses on Measure and Integration Theory , Geometry , and advanced topics in geometric measure theory Scientific contributions include coauthoring 2 monographs and ~50 research papers. His work explores: Random measurable sets and perimeter analysis Stochastic modeling of microstructures Geometric functionals and invariants Applications to spatial statistics and probability theory He supervises PhD students and leads the Seminar of Stochastic Geometry , which examines topics like: Max-stable random fields Convex body reconstruction Point process analysis

• Media Studies
• Political Communication
• Disinformation
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Martina Novotná is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Media Studies and Journalism, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University. Her work focuses on political communication, social media dynamics, disinformation, and media resilience during crises. Research Interests: Martina explores polarization mechanisms on social networking sites, emotional responses to political content, and collective identity formation during global crises. Her studies often intersect with Czech media landscapes and post-communist societal contexts. Teaching: She instructs courses on qualitative audience research, social research methodology, and political communication, spanning both Faculty of Social Studies and Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University.

Ondřej PejchaView profile

Associate Professor

• Astrophysics
• Binary Stars
• Common Envelope Evolution
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Assoc. Prof. Ondřej Pejcha is an active researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. His work focuses on connecting theoretical modeling, observational astronomy, and data science to understand time-domain phenomena in stellar systems, particularly binary stars and their evolution. Dr. Pejcha's research spans computational astrophysics, with emphasis on (radiation)(magneto)hydrodynamics simulations of binary star systems, common envelope evolution, and stellar mergers. His group develops advanced numerical methods to study transients such as stellar mergers and core-collapse supernovae, persistent variable sources including eclipsing binaries and pulsating stars, and stellar dynamics. They combine supercomputer simulations with semi-analytic models and machine learning techniques applied to astronomical data from surveys like ASAS-SN. The analysis of Dr. Pejcha's recent publications reveals a strong focus on computational approaches to binary star evolution, with increasing integration of machine learning methods in the latest works. His research addresses fundamental questions about common envelope evolution, mass transfer processes, and the connection between theoretical models and observational signatures in time-domain astronomy. ERC Consolidator grant for ROGALLO project (developing new simulation methods for binary stars) ERC Starting grant for Cat-In-hAT project (computational methods for binary star mergers) Czech Science Foundation grant for studying mass transfer in binaries Czech-American collaboration grant for ASAS-SN survey participation Primus award PRIMUS/SCI/17 from Charles University Dr. Pejcha actively mentors PhD students and postdocs, with recent advisees including Jakub Cehula and Milan Pešta. His group has secured substantial funding that supports internationally competitive salaries, dedicated computing resources including a specialized cluster with upcoming GPU enhancements, and travel funds. Alumni from his group have successfully obtained competitive postdoctoral positions and national/international fellowships. The group maintains strong international connections, regularly collaborating with institutions including Princeton University, Brown University, MPA Garching, and Warsaw University Observatory.

• Bioeconomy
• Forestry
• Wood Economics
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Radek Rinn serves as an Educator at the Department of Forestry and Wood Economics within the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology and holds the dual role of First Vice-Dean and Vice-Dean for Strategy, Development and International Relations at the Faculty of Law, both at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. His office is located at FLD/127 with cellular contact 602 298 240. His research integrates bioeconomy, environmental science, and forestry economics, focusing on sustainable development through investigations into microplastic contamination pathways, cross-regional bioeconomy policy frameworks (EU and Mekong nations), and innovative wood technology applications including bullet-resistant building envelopes. He examines socio-economic dimensions of forest management, bioeconomy-based tourism models, and financial mechanisms supporting sustainable forestry. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a dominant bioeconomy research trajectory spanning environmental contaminants (microplastics, heavy metals), policy implementation, and technological innovation. Key thematic clusters include ecological risk assessment in coastal systems, EU bioeconomy sustainability metrics, Southeast Asian stakeholder perspectives, and digital forestry solutions using AI/GIS platforms, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary bridging of environmental science and economic policy. Rinn secured research funding including the CIGA project "Analysis of the state and perspectives of the wood processing industry in the Czech Republic" (2017-2018) and participates in international collaborations focused on ecological risk assessment and forest bioeconomy development across Czechia, India, and Southeast Asia.

• Medieval Religious History
• Digital Humanities
• Inquisition Studies
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David Zbíral is Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Religious Studies at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, where he leads research initiatives through the Center for Digital Research on Religion. His academic position involves both administrative leadership and advanced research in medieval religious history with computational methodologies. His research focuses on applying digital humanities approaches to medieval inquisition records, particularly through: Computational analysis of religious dissent and heresy prosecutions Network modeling of social and religious relationships Gender studies in medieval religious contexts Digital reconstruction of historical judicial processes Semantic text modeling of historical documents Zbíral's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on computational methods in historical research, particularly using network analysis, natural language processing, and quantitative approaches to study medieval inquisition records across Europe. His work frequently examines social dynamics, gender patterns, and spatial relationships in religious dissent cases from the 11th to 15th centuries. He leads the DISSINET project (Networks of Dissent), which develops computational models of dissident and inquisitorial cultures in medieval Europe. This interdisciplinary initiative combines historical research with cutting-edge digital methodologies to analyze patterns of religious nonconformism.

Daniel ŘíhaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Interactive Media
• Videogame Studies
• Serious Games
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Daniel Říha serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Theory of Art and Artworks within the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University Prague, holding this position continuously since 2005. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. (2002) and M.A. (1998) from Charles University's Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship, with doctoral research focusing on collaborative hypermedia environments for scientific communication. His research program integrates Interactive Media, Videogame Studies, Serious Games, and Virtual Reality through interdisciplinary lenses spanning computer science, art theory, and education. Current investigations examine cutscene functionality in game information systems, VR applications in sexuality research, and multi-touch exhibition design, reflecting sustained engagement with digital knowledge representation since his early work on 3D virtual libraries. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2009-2016) reveals consistent thematic evolution toward applied interactive systems, with growing emphasis on therapeutic and educational implementations of virtual environments. His editorial leadership across 12 interdisciplinary volumes demonstrates significant influence in cyberculture and game studies discourse. 2003 Winner of Kunst am Bau International Art Competition for Virtual 3-D Library project As Principal Investigator for Czech Ministry of Education grants (2004-2005) and team member for Czech Grant Agency (2016-2018) and Ministry of Culture projects (2012-2015), he has secured substantial research funding. His academic leadership extends to founding Charles University's New Media Studies discipline and MED Comparative Media Research Group, plus international roles including Director of Publications at Inter-Disciplinary Press (2010-2012) and Cyber Hub Leader (2008-2016). Through projects like the Virtual Museum of Phototelegraphy and INVIPO distance education infrastructure, he has established collaborative networks connecting Czech academic institutions with German, Dutch, Swedish, and Polish universities, operationalizing his theoretical work in international educational contexts.

• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Machine Learning
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Prof. Ing. Adam Herout, Ph.D., is a faculty member at the Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) of Brno University of Technology (BUT). He serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia (DCGM), focusing on computer vision, image processing, and 3D reconstruction. His research spans traffic surveillance, augmented reality, and real-time processing, with applications in medical imaging and autonomous systems. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Computer Graphics and Multimedia Email: herout@fit.vut.cz Herout's research interests lie in computer vision, machine learning, and their interdisciplinary applications. He has pioneered techniques for camera calibration using vehicle landmarks, density-based traffic analysis, and medical imaging solutions like cranial implant design. His work combines theoretical advancements with practical implementations in real-time systems. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2019–2023) include deep learning for traffic analysis, medical image segmentation, and optimization of computer vision algorithms. Sub-fields span from automated checkout systems to CNN-based AFM data correction, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise. Scientific recognitions include the Commemorative Medal of FIT BUT (Bronze 2012, Silver 2019) and the Imagine Cup 2013. He leads the Computer Graphics Research Group at FIT and chairs disciplinary committees.

• Speech Recognition
• Language Identification
• Speaker Recognition
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Ing. Petr Schwarz, Ph.D. , is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia, Faculty of Information Technology, Brno University of Technology. He specializes in speech recognition and biometric systems, with a focus on robustness in real-world conditions. Current roles: Assistant Professor, Researcher, Project Lead Key affiliations: Brno University of Technology (FIT), EU Horizon Europe, Czech Defense Research Program His research spans speech recognition , language identification , and multimodal datasets for security applications. Recent work includes AI-driven emergency call systems and tools to combat voice deepfakes. Notable projects include: Multilingual and Cross-cultural Dialogue Systems (EU Horizon Europe, 2024-2026) Voice Deepfake Detection (Czech Sectech Program, 2024-2026) His publications analyze Gaussian mixture models, i-vector migration, and phonetic search techniques. Trends emphasize robust algorithms for security-critical domains . Scientific accolades include the Silver Medal from BUT Rector (2006) and Brno FIT Bronze Medal (2022). He has contributed to open-source tools like Kaldi and developed systems for NIST evaluations.

• Linked Data
• Open Data
• Semantic Web
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Jakub Klímek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Software Engineering, Charles University. He is a leading researcher in Linked Data and Open Data technologies, with a focus on semantic interoperability, XML schema evolution, and data integration frameworks. Education: Habilitation Thesis: Improving data accessibility and interoperability using linked data Doctoral Thesis: XML Formats Evolution and Integration Master Thesis: XML Schema Evolution Bachelor Thesis: Linear Algebra His research spans semantic web technologies, dataset discovery, knowledge graph applications, and model-driven data engineering. Recent publications address technical and legal interoperability of European open data, context-enhanced similarity search, and data specification tools. Scientific Awards: BEST DEMO PAPER AWARD (ISWC 2024) BEST PAPER AWARD (iiWAS 2017) BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD (APCCM 2013) BEST PAPER AWARD (EGOV 2013) Klímek contributes to practical applications through tools like UnifiedViews, LinkedPipes, and DataSpecer, collaborating with researchers including Petr Škoda, Martin Nečaský, and Jan Helmich. His work emphasizes real-world implementation of semantic data standards in public administration and enterprise systems.

Vladimír PlickaView profile

Researcher

• Earthquake location
• Empirical Green's function modeling
• Finite-extent seismic sources
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Dr. Vladimír Plicka is a research geophysicist at the Department of Geophysics , Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. Since 1999, he has been responsible for seismic station operations in Prague and Greece. His research focuses on earthquake source characterization , seismic wave propagation , and crustal deformation analysis using empirical Green's functions and waveform inversion techniques. PhD in Geophysics (2003, Charles University) Coordinated multinational projects: CzechGeo/EPOS (2016-2019), MOBILITY (2012-2013), Greece geodesy (2007-2009) Key research areas include: Earthquake location with P/S arrival time inversion Finite-source modeling using Empirical Green's Functions Strong motion simulation for seismic hazard assessment Crustal velocity structure from neighborhood algorithm inversions Hybrid seismic simulation combining deterministic and stochastic methods His recent publications show expertise in: Marmara and Hellenic slab intermediate-depth earthquakes Corinth Rift seismic sequence analysis 3D-to-1D crustal model conversion for seismic monitoring North Korea nuclear test source modeling He has developed: Fortran/Matlab tools for source parameter inversion GMT-compatible visualization scripts NonLinLoc uncertainty analysis software

Markéta PazderkováView profile

Researcher

• ROA spectroscopy
• Raman spectroscopy
• circular dichroism
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Markéta Pazderková is a researcher at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of Charles University in Prague. She completed her doctoral studies in Biophysics, Chemical and Macromolecular Physics in 2015 and maintains an active research program in biomolecular spectroscopy. Her educational background includes a BSc in General Physics (2007), MSc in Biophysics and Chemical Physics (2009), and PhD (2015), all from Charles University's Faculty of Mathematics and Physics. Her doctoral dissertation focused on "Raman optical activity of biomolecules: from simple models to complex systems." Dr. Pazderková specializes in advanced spectroscopic techniques including Raman optical activity (ROA), Raman spectroscopy, circular dichroism, and infrared spectroscopy of peptides and proteins. Her research focuses on chiroptical studies of disulfide bridges, spectroscopy of hormonally active oligopeptides, and antimicrobial peptides interacting with artificial membranes. She combines experimental approaches with theoretical interpretations to understand biomolecular structure at the molecular level. Her publication record from 2010-2020 demonstrates a clear progression from fundamental studies of small model systems to more complex biological systems. Early work focused on basic spectroscopic properties of nonplanar amide groups and disulfide bridges, while more recent research examines antimicrobial peptides and their interactions with membrane models. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges physics, chemistry, and biology with significant applications in structural biology. Dr. Pazderková has led research projects including the GAUK grant "Amide and disulfide structural markers in Raman optical activity spectra" (project ID 578212). She maintains active international collaborations through research stays at BioTools Inc. in Florida and the University at Albany in New York, working with leading researchers in vibrational spectroscopy including Prof. L. A. Nafie, Dr. Rina K. Dukor, and Prof. I. Lednev.

Marek OmelkaView profile

Associate Professor

• Asymptotic Statistics
• Nonparametric Statistics
• Copula Models
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Assoc. Prof. Marek Omelka is a faculty member at the Department of Probability and Mathematical Statistics , Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. His research focuses on copula models, dependence modeling, and nonparametric statistical methods with applications in multivariate analysis, permutation tests, and conditional copula structures. Current teaching: NMST424 Mathematical Statistics 3 and JEM019 Statistical Methods for Data Analysis Research interests: Asymptotic statistics, copula estimation, permutation methods, multivariate association, and functional data depth His recent publications analyze copula parameter estimation, covariate effects in conditional models, and multivariate tail coefficients, with implementations in R. The PMSE program he guarantees connects theoretical statistics with real-world applications in data science, finance, and medical studies.