Tomáš Korbel

Tomáš Korbel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Historical Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University. His research focuses on Czech-German elites and their socio-professional transformations in the 19th-20th centuries, the evolution of cultural landscapes in Central Europe, and the interplay between modernization, nationalism, and tourism history.

• Specializes in memory studies and monument care
• Active in cross-border research collaborations
• Engaged in interdisciplinary projects combining history, anthropology, and cultural studies

His work emphasizes the Krkonoše Mountains' cultural heritage, examining social mobility of elites and the transition of imperial structures in nation-states. Current projects integrate archival research with geodemographic analysis.

Scientific Awards & Fellowships:

• DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021)
• AKTION Scholarship, University of Vienna (2020)
• Collegium Carolinum Internship, Munich (2024)

Korbel participates in EU-funded research initiatives and contributes to educational programs in historical methodologies. His fieldwork spans Germany (Bautzen, Munich) and Austria, strengthening transnational academic networks.