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Prof. PhDr. Daniel Drápala, Ph.D. serves as Professor and Head of the Institute of European Ethnology at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic position encompasses both administrative leadership of the institute and active scholarly research in ethnology and cultural heritage studies.
Dr. Drápala's research focuses on several interconnected domains within ethnology:
- Intangible Cultural Heritage management and preservation
- Moravian Wallachians and their traditional culture
- Comparative analysis of Czech- and German-language ethnographic research
- Historical rural environments and settlements
- Relationship between tradition, social needs, and political contexts
His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent scholarly trajectory examining cultural heritage from multiple perspectives. Recent works explore the social functions of cultural heritage in extraordinary situations, the complex interplay between cultural heritage management and ethnic identity, and detailed comparative analyses of ethnographic approaches to Moravian Wallachian culture. Dr. Drápala's research often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in heritage documentation and preservation.
His scholarly output shows a clear evolution from documenting traditional folk culture toward examining the institutional frameworks that preserve and manage cultural heritage. The 2024 publication 'One culture, two perspectives' exemplifies his comparative approach, while works like 'Cultural heritage between social need, professional discussion and political task' demonstrate his interest in the practical implementation of heritage policies. His research on pre-industrial technical facilities reveals an ongoing interest in material culture alongside intangible heritage aspects.
As Head of Institute, Dr. Drápala oversees the academic direction of European Ethnology studies at Masaryk University, contributing to curriculum development and research initiatives in his field. His leadership role extends to editorial boards and program committees related to ethnology education at both bachelor's and master's levels.