Jana Vobecká

Jana Vobecká is Chief Academic Administrator at the Interdisciplinary Centre on Population Dynamics (CPop), University of Southern Denmark, under the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. She holds dual PhDs in Demography from Charles University and INRA, Dijon, both awarded in 2010.

• PhD in Demography, Charles University (2010)
• PhD in Demography, INRA, Dijon (2010)

Her research focuses on demography, social geography, population policy, and socio-spatial inequalities. She has conducted extensive work on residential migration, urban inequalities, and housing affordability, particularly in Central Europe. Her expertise also extends to historical demography, notably the demographic history of Jews in Bohemia.

Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on demographic monitoring frameworks, urban inequality, and housing challenges. These works reflect interdisciplinary research spanning demography, sociology, and policy analysis, with strong regional emphasis on Europe and Central Asia.

She has received several scientific awards, including:

• Poster Session Winner, Population Association of America (2012)
• Fellowship at Collegium Budapest (2011)
• Prix Vouters (2010)
• French Government Stipend for binational doctoral studies (2005)

Vobecká has led and participated in multiple research projects, including EU-funded initiatives on lifespan inequalities and pandemic mortality. She has held advisory and consultancy roles with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and managed international research consortia. She also contributes to research outreach as editor of the CPop website and organizer of the CPop Seminar Series.

She is actively involved in research communication and knowledge transfer, demonstrating leadership in academic administration and interdisciplinary collaboration within CPop.