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• Architectural Design
• Urban Planning
• Parametric Design
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Jan Kratochvíl serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Drawing within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology, where he also holds the position of Vice-dean for BSP and MSP Studies. His academic profile spans architectural design, parametric modeling, and sustainable urban development, with active involvement in both educational and professional projects. His research interests focus on parametric design methodologies , Building Information Modeling (BIM) , and 21st-century library architecture , emphasizing sustainable practices and cultural context. Kratochvíl bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications through projects like Rekonstrukce obecních knihoven and Cesty do Benátek , exploring regional identity and digital design innovation. His publication trends reveal a consistent engagement with architectural theory (e.g., Vitruvian principles in modern contexts) and practical design solutions for residential, public, and cultural spaces. Projects frequently address sustainability, historical preservation, and community-centered design, reflecting his commitment to architecture as a socially responsive discipline. Kratochvíl teaches courses including BIM-NE Computer Skills , Parametric Design , and Marketing for Architects , while leading initiatives like Nové digitální techniky v architektonickém navrhování . His artistic outputs span realized buildings (e.g., Vila v Brně-Jundrově ), competition entries, and exhibitions such as Galerie Zdeňka Buriana , demonstrating applied research in urban and landscape design.

Jan SwartView profile

Professor

• Probability Theory
• Mathematical Statistics
• Interacting Particle Systems
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Dr. Jan Swart is a Professor at the Department of Probability and Mathematical Statistics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University, and a researcher at the Institute of Information Theory and Automation (UTIA) of The Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague. His office is located at Pod vodarenskou vezi 4, 18200 Praha 8, Czech Republic, where he works in Room 112 of the Stochastic Informatics department. Professor Swart specializes in probability theory with particular expertise in interacting particle systems, stochastic processes, and their mathematical foundations. His research spans quantum probability, random matrix theory, Markov chains, large deviations, and Brownian continuum objects. He has developed significant theoretical frameworks for understanding complex stochastic systems and their scaling limits. His publication record shows a consistent focus on advancing the mathematical understanding of interacting systems, with lecture notes and research materials that have become valuable resources in the field. His work demonstrates strong connections between theoretical probability and applications in statistical physics and theoretical biology. Professor Swart has supervised numerous theses and taught a wide range of advanced courses including Quantum Probability Theory, Interacting Particle Systems, Random Matrix Theory, and Advanced Markov Chains. He has also created a comprehensive simulation library for interacting particle systems that enables numerical exploration of these complex models. Notably, Professor Swart has also contributed to mathematical education through creative works including a mathematical fairy tale titled "Roulette a la princess" that explores game theory and probability concepts in an engaging narrative format. His work on the Czech language demonstrates his integration into the local academic community while maintaining international scholarly connections.

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.

• Slavic Studies
• Ukrainian Literature
• Czech Literature
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Krystyna Řezníčková, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Slavic Studies at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. She maintains correspondence at Arna Nováka 1/1, 602 00 Brno, though currently experiencing a long-term absence from work. With a substantial publication record spanning from 2014 to 2023, her academic profile demonstrates deep engagement with Slavic literary traditions and contemporary cultural developments. Dr. Řezníčková's research spans multiple dimensions of Slavic literary studies with particular emphasis on Ukrainian and Czech literary traditions. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on identity formation processes, especially through spatial and urban frameworks, examining how places, cities, and familiar environments contribute to national and personal identity construction. She has developed significant expertise in contemporary post-communist literature, analyzing how writers process historical trauma and social transformation. Her research also explores psychological dimensions in literature, including trauma studies, solitude, and spiritual crises across different historical periods. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a clear trajectory from historical literary analysis toward more contemporary concerns. Early works focused on 20th century literary traditions and symbolic systems, while recent publications increasingly address current social issues in Ukrainian and Czech societies, particularly examining how young people process traumatic historical events. Her scholarship demonstrates strong comparative methodology, consistently placing Ukrainian literary phenomena in dialogue with Czech and broader Central European contexts. Dr. Řezníčková has demonstrated considerable productivity across multiple publication formats including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations, and professional book editing. Her collaborative work on the "Ukrainian Studies: Past, Present, Future" series demonstrates her commitment to building academic infrastructure for Ukrainian studies in Central Europe. While specific grant information isn't detailed in available materials, her sustained publication output suggests active research engagement. Her work appears to bridge academic research with broader cultural understanding, particularly in the context of Ukraine's complex relationship with its Soviet past and contemporary identity formation.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Urban Design
• Architectural Education
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Adéla Šoborová serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Design at the Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology, and holds membership in the Faculty's Academic Senate. Her teaching responsibilities include Basics of Architecture (studio work) and Design of Buildings 2 (seminar), both delivered in Czech for the 2025/2026 academic year. Her research centers on sustainable architecture and urban design, with emphasis on integrating edible vegetation into urban environments, developing community-oriented spaces through hyperlocal approaches, and innovating architectural education methods. She investigates how spatial perception can be enhanced through design tools like educational toys, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical urban solutions that prioritize ecological and social sustainability. Recent publications (2023-2024) consistently address sustainable development in the built environment, spanning urban agriculture systems, territorial planning critiques, and community place-making methodologies. Her work demonstrates a cohesive trajectory toward socially responsive design, with increasing focus on participatory processes and locally adapted solutions for urban challenges. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student advising or research grants was not provided in the available texts. Šoborová collaborates with the Centre for Central European Architecture, contributing to projects like Hyperlocal: Towards community places that explore grassroots urban interventions. Her artistic outputs—including exhibitions such as Nové lounské kolonie (2023) and Kresba světlem (2018)—demonstrate an interdisciplinary practice merging architectural research with visual arts.

• Urban Design
• Architectural Theory
• Urban History
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Jan Kristek is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Urban Design within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology (VUT). Holding professional titles Ing.arch. and MArch along with a Ph.D., he contributes significantly to architectural education and research in urban design. His academic work spans teaching, publication, and active participation in architectural exhibitions and projects across Central Europe. Dr. Kristek's research interests focus on urban design, architectural theory, urban history (particularly socialist-era architecture), social aspects of architecture, public space design, historical urban development, and architectural education. His work frequently examines the intersection of architecture with social, political, and cultural contexts, with special attention to Czech and Central European settings. He has explored topics ranging from housing estates of the 1950s-1970s to contemporary urban challenges, always emphasizing the social dimension of architectural practice. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on architectural education methodologies, historical urban development in Brno, the social implications of architecture, and critical perspectives on contemporary urban issues. His work frequently incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, connecting architecture with media studies, sociology, and ethics. A recurring theme is the examination of how architecture reflects and shapes social relations and political contexts, particularly during the socialist period in Czechoslovakia. His publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with increasing international collaboration. Dr. Kristek actively supervises students and leads various research projects related to urban design and architectural history. His grant activities include international mobility programs for researchers at Brno University of Technology and studies of historical buildings in Jihlava. He collaborates extensively with colleagues on exhibitions and publications that bridge academic research with public engagement, demonstrating commitment to making architectural knowledge accessible beyond academic circles. As an active participant in the architectural community, Dr. Kristek contributes to numerous exhibitions and artistic outputs, often exploring the relationship between architecture, urban space, and social practice. His work demonstrates a commitment to making architectural research accessible to broader audiences while maintaining academic rigor, positioning him as a significant figure in contemporary Czech architectural academia and practice.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Spatial Information Processing
• Virtual Reality
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Čeněk Šašinka serves as Associate Professor at Masaryk University with dual affiliations: Department of Information Studies and Library Science (Faculty of Arts) and Interdisciplinary Research on the Internet and Society (Faculty of Social Studies). His academic profile centers on cognitive aspects of human interaction with digital information systems and spatial environments. Research focuses on cognitive processing of spatial information through advanced visualization techniques including virtual reality and immersive environments. Key areas include individual differences in geovisualization interpretation, collaborative behaviors in VR, and virtual humans for psychological experimentation. His interdisciplinary work bridges library science, information studies, and cognitive psychology to optimize human-technology interaction. Šašinka actively supervises graduate research, having guided completed theses on 3D geovisualizations (2020) and VR collaboration characteristics (2023), while currently advising an ongoing study on VR for performance enhancement. His habilitation process (2022-2023) involved international evaluation of his contributions to spatial cognition research, culminating in formal appointment as Associate Professor.

• Virtual Reality
• Cognitive Psychology
• Eye-Tracking
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Mgr. Vojtěch Juřík, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic work spans cognitive psychology, virtual reality applications, and educational technology, with significant contributions to understanding human cognition in digital environments. His research interests focus on Virtual Reality applications in psychological research, Eye-Tracking methodologies, Spatial Cognition, Human-Computer Interaction, Metacognition, and Self-Regulated Learning . Juřík has pioneered methods for integrating VR technologies into psychological experimentation, particularly examining how immersive environments affect cognitive processes, learning behaviors, and spatial navigation. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a strong emphasis on experimental methodology development (particularly Toggle Toolkit for Unity environments), replication studies using VR to address psychology's replication crisis, and applied educational research examining how technology-supported learning environments influence student outcomes. His work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, computer science, and geospatial disciplines. As an active researcher, Juřík has organized academic conferences including the Cognition and Artificial Life series and has contributed to numerous collaborative research projects. His methodological innovations in eye-tracking within VR environments have established new standards for ecological validity in psychological research.

• Architectural Heritage
• Urban Design
• Sustainable Housing
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Radek Toman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Monument Care at the Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology. He serves as Vice-dean for Foreign Relations and participates in multiple institutional boards including the Board of BSP and MSP Architecture and Urban Design in English, Dean’s Advisory Board, and Information System Advisory Board FA. His work bridges academic research with practical architectural interventions. His research focuses on architectural heritage, sustainable housing models, and urban design at the rural-urban interface. Toman explores shared living spaces, monument restoration techniques, and participatory design approaches, particularly examining the boundary between individual and collective spatial organization. His work often manifests through exhibition architecture and competition projects that address contemporary urban challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on collaborative design processes, with recurring themes in peri-urban development, cultural heritage reinterpretation, and innovative housing typologies. His projects frequently engage with specific Czech contexts like Brno, Polička, and Sarajevo, demonstrating international collaboration while maintaining local relevance. The work shows progression toward more community-engaged approaches in recent years. As Vice-dean for Foreign Relations, Toman facilitates international academic partnerships while maintaining active teaching responsibilities in heritage care studios. His educational focus includes master’s thesis supervision in heritage reconstruction and specialized studios in architectural design. His professional practice integrates exhibition curation, competition entries, and realized architectural projects, with notable works including “DELIRIOUS SARAJEVO” and “Participativní bydlení – Brno, Bohunice.” Toman’s work consistently connects theoretical research with tangible spatial interventions across the Czech Republic and international contexts.

• Virtual Reality
• Information Studies
• Educational Psychology
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Alžběta Šašinková serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Studies and Library Science at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, Brno. Her research bridges virtual reality applications with educational psychology and cross-cultural studies, focusing on immersive technologies for social cohesion and learning enhancement. Current projects include EU Horizon Europe's Augmented Social Play (2023-2027) and Technology Agency of the Czech Republic grants on VR in distance education (2023-2026). Her research interests prominently feature Virtual Reality and Social Interaction , with specialized work in collaborative VR environments, eye-tracking methodologies for spatial cognition, and cross-cultural perception differences. She investigates how immersive technologies transform educational practices, particularly through virtual theater for cultural learning and VR-based social innovation initiatives targeting adolescent mental health. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong interdisciplinary trends spanning cartographic visualization, cognitive psychology, and educational technology. Key themes include cultural influences on visual processing, collaborative VR learning systems, and spatial navigation in virtual environments. Her work consistently integrates computer science, psychology, and geography through multinational collaborations across eleven countries. As thesis supervisor for Bachelor's and Diploma programs, she guides students in virtual reality applications and social innovation. Major funding sources include: Augmented Social Play (ASP): EU Horizon Europe project (2023-2027) Social-motivational effect of VR in distance education: Technology Agency of Czech Republic (2023-2026) Virtual theater for cultural learning: Technology Agency of Czech Republic (2023-2026) She actively collaborates with international research teams in the ASP consortium and SIGMA program, developing VR platforms for educational and therapeutic applications while serving on the Program Board for Information Services Design bachelor's degree.