Professor Andrej Kalaš, PhD, is a faculty member at the Department of Philosophy and History of Philosophy , Faculty of Arts, Comenius University . Specializing in Ancient Philosophy and Classical Philology , he has held academic positions at institutions including Charles University in Prague, Masaryk University in Brno, and the University of Cyprus in Nicosia. Education : Graduated in Philosophy-Latin and Classical Philology (Greek Language and Literature) at Comenius University, Bratislava; completed doctoral studies in Philosophy (2005) and habilitation in Philosophy (2010). His research focuses on Socratic dialogues, Hellenistic philosophy (Stoicism, Epicureanism, Cynicism), and the intersection of cosmology, ethics, and epistemology in ancient thought. He has led projects like Vybrané problémy filozofie stoikov, skeptického akadémie a epikureizmu and Ad Fontes Cynicorum , examining the origins and interpretations of Cynicism. Andrej Kalaš has received prestigious awards, including the Ján Hus Educational Foundation Scholarship (2006–2007) and the Literary Fund Prize for Translations (2007, 2008). His publications, spanning 2007–2021, include critical editions of Socratic fragments and studies on Pyrrhonian skepticism.
Vladimír Mikeš is a researcher at the Philosophical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, specializing in Stoicism, Ancient Philosophy, and Classical Rhetoric. He has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge (2007) and the Sorbonne Paris (2005-2006) and earned his PhD from Charles University's Faculty of Philosophy in 2009. Current role: Deputy Head of Department for Ancient and Medieval Thought Research Previous roles: Researcher at Palacky University's Patristic/Medieval Text Center (2004-2011), part-time Editor for Hospice Association 'Cesta domů' (2009) Research Focus : Stoic action theory, philosophical rhetoric, determinism/compatibilism, and the intersection of ethics and language in antiquity. His work explores Stoic paradoxes, blending of substances, and comparative analyses between Plato and Stoics. Scientific Awards : Marie Sklodowska Curie Action Individual Fellowship (2018-2020) Academic Leadership : Co-editor of Brill's Ancient Philosophy Series (since 2018), guest editor for Dialogoi journal (2024), and organizer of international conferences on Stoic philosophy and classical rhetoric.
Lucie Storchová is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University and a researcher at the Department for Comeniology and Early Modern Intellectual History at the Philosophical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. She holds a DSc. title (awarded in 2023) and has been active in academic research and teaching since the early 2000s. Her research focuses on early modern intellectual history, particularly Renaissance humanism in the Bohemian lands, cultural transfers, gender history, and historiography. She has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, and has been involved in various international research projects. Her work spans interdisciplinary approaches combining historical anthropology, intellectual history, and literary studies. Storchová's extensive publication record demonstrates her expertise in early modern Bohemian intellectual history, with particular attention to humanist networks, scholarly communication, and the adaptation of knowledge across cultural boundaries. Her research often examines how intellectual ideas circulated and were transformed in Central European contexts, especially during the Reformation period. She has received several prestigious awards including the Wichterle Prize (2012), Bolzano Prize for her doctoral thesis, and recognition from the Rector of Charles University for significant scholarly publications. Her editorial work includes serving as editor for Acta Comeniana and guest editing special issues of Czech literary journals. Storchová has participated in numerous international research projects and has served on evaluation panels for the Czech Science Foundation. Her academic leadership includes organizing international conferences on topics ranging from gender history to early modern intellectual networks and humanist communication.
Jana Grusková is an Associate Professor of Classical Philology at the Department of Classical and Semitic Philology , Faculty of Arts, Comenius University . Her research focuses on the textual tradition of ancient Greek authors , particularly Demosthenes and Dexippus, and the study of Greek palimpsests using advanced imaging techniques like X-ray fluorescence. Key projects : Wiener Griechischen Palimpsesten (2012–2015), Scythica Vindobonensia (2015–2020), Fast Scanning X-ray Fluorescence Mapping of Palimpsests (2017–2019, 2024), Vienna Herodian Palimpsest (2019–2024), and Vienna Basilica Palimpsests (2024–2027). Research interests span Greek Philology , manuscript studies , and the reception of Greek literature in Slovakia . Her work bridges classical textual analysis with digital methods for recovering hidden texts. 2023 Award : Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix (Hellenic Republic) for promoting Greek language and culture. Teaching includes courses on Greek language, syntax, and historiography. She contributes to editorial work for Graecolatina et Orientalia and has reviewed major philological publications.
Peter Fraňo, PhD., serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts, University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra (UCM), specializing in systematic philosophy within the Department of Philosophy and Applied Philosophy. His academic trajectory centers on classical philosophical traditions with emphasis on Roman intellectual history. His research focuses on the systematic dimensions of Cicero's philosophical activity , examining how Cicero synthesized Hellenistic thought into coherent frameworks. Key areas include philosophical methodology in antiquity, rhetorical structures of philosophical discourse, and the interplay between politics and epistemology in Republican Rome. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary hermeneutic approaches to classical texts. Following a rigorous habilitation procedure initiated on 09.09.2020, Fraňo was awarded the title of Associate Professor on April 20, 2021, by the Rector of UCM Trnava. The commission chaired by Prof. Peter Sýkora (UCM Trnava) included scholars from Comenius University Bratislava and Prešov University. His habilitation thesis addressed foundational questions in Cicero's integration of Stoic, Academic, and Peripatetic traditions. Supervised by Faculty of Arts UCM's Scientific Council Evaluated by opponents: Prof. Matúš Porubjak (UCM Trnava), Doc. Andrej Kalaš (Charles University), Doc. Ulrich Wollner (UMB Banská Bystrica) Fraňo actively contributes to academic mobility initiatives through Slovakia's National Scholarship Program, supporting international research collaborations in philosophical studies.
Ulrich Wollner is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Matej Bel University. His research focuses on Plato and Platonism, Political Philosophy, and Ancient Philosophy, with extensive publications analyzing dialogues like the Gorgias and figures such as Socrates and Callicles. He explores themes of shame, rhetoric, ethical leadership, and the capability approach in modern philosophy. Wollner's recent work includes a 2023 study on the dual functions of shame in Plato's Gorgias and a 2018 analysis of leadership qualities in Callicles' triads. His 2017 book Prolegomena k Platónovmu dialógu Gorgias provides foundational insights into the dialogue. Earlier papers examine Lucretius' views on progress, Socrates' defense strategies, and comparisons between Pindar's poetry and historical interpretations. His research bridges classical antiquity and contemporary ethical/political theory, emphasizing the relevance of Socratic methods to modern debates on freedom, governance, and moral philosophy. He has collaborated with scholars across institutions like University of Prešov, Comenius University, and the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
Pavel Nývlt is a Researcher at the Institute for Classical Studies of the Czech Academy of Sciences . His work focuses on Medieval Latin Lexicography , Ancient Historiography (particularly Thucydides ), and Ancient Rhetoric (with emphasis on Lysias and Aristophanes ). He is affiliated with the Department of Middle Latin Lexicography. Education : PhD in Ancient History (2011–2015), Charles University, Prague MA in Latin-Greek Philology (2005–2011), Charles University, Prague Research Trends : Medieval Latin vocabulary and its Czech reception Analysis of Thucydidean and Lysianic texts Historiography and political rhetoric in antiquity Lexicography of Middle Latin in Bohemian sources Recent Publications : 2024: Cicero's use of Themistocles 2024: Livy's adaptation of Thucydidean siege narratives 2021: Reappraisal of Pavel Oliva's Spartan studies 2018: Thucydidean discrepancies Scientific Awards : None listed. Academic Activities : Teaching at Charles University and Masaryk University Participation in international conferences (Munich, Oxford, Vienna, Klagenfurt, Venice) Editorial contributions to Latinitatis medii aevi lexicon Bohemorum
Martin Svatoš is a senior research scholar at the Department of Neo-Latin Studies, Center for Classical Studies, Institute of Philosophy, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic in Prague. With a career spanning over three decades at this institution, he has held various positions including director (1998-2000) and deputy director (2001) of the Institute for Classical Studies before becoming a senior scholar in 2004. His academic journey began with studies in Latin, French, and Ancient Greek at Charles University in Prague, culminating in a PhDr. degree in 1979 and a CSc. (PhD equivalent) in 1991. Dr. Svatoš's research focuses on the history of classical philology and humanist education in the Habsburg monarchy, with particular expertise in Neo-Latin literature of Czech origin. His scholarly work encompasses: History of written culture in Czech lands during the early modern period Baroque historiography and hagiography Rhetoric and literary theory in Neo-Latin contexts Reception of antique culture in Czech and European culture Cultural-historical research of religious orders (particularly Jesuits and Benedictines) in Czech lands Relations between Latin and Czech literature in Bohemia His recent scholarly output demonstrates a sustained engagement with Neo-Latin literary production, particularly focusing on Bohemian authors from the 17th and 18th centuries. His research reveals intricate connections between religious orders, educational institutions, and literary production during the Baroque period in Central Europe. Dr. Svatoš has received multiple research grants from the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR) supporting his editorial projects on Neo-Latin texts. He has organized numerous international conferences and serves on the editorial boards of several scholarly journals including Listy filologické , where he is editor-in-chief. As an educator, he has taught Neo-Latin literature at Charles University since 1990, supervising master's theses and participating in doctoral programs. His international scholarly network is evidenced by research stays at institutions including the Institute for European History in Mainz, the Czech Historical Institute in Rome, and the Herzog-August-Bibliothek in Wolfenbüttel.
Katarína Karabová, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Classical Languages at the Faculty of Arts, Technical University of Trnava. Her academic journey includes studies at Trnava University (1996–2001) and a doctorate from Comenius University (2005–2010). She has held leadership roles, including Chairwoman of the Academic Senate of the Technical University in Trnava (2017–2022) and Chairwoman of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Arts (2013–2015). Her research focuses on classical philology, patristic literature, and medieval Latin texts, with notable works like Historia gentis Slavae (2018) and translations of early ethical treatises. She has led numerous grants, including projects on Trnava University's historical prints and Matej Bel’s works. Her pedagogical contributions include textbooks on Roman literature and Latin for medievalists. Education: St. Francis of Assisi High School (1992–1996), Master’s in Classical Languages (Trnava University), PhD in Classical and Semitic Philology (Comenius University). Grants: Over 8 projects as principal investigator or co-investigator, focusing on historical texts and educational innovation. Awards: None explicitly mentioned, but her work has earned academic recognition through leadership roles and publications. Labs/Teams: Active in scholarly networks like the Slovak Patristic Society (treasurer since 2015) and the Ján Stanislav Institute of Slavic Studies (Supervisory Board since 2022). Her research explores the reception of ancient traditions in early modern scholarship, the legacy of Trnava University, and ethical thought in Slovak intellectual history. Recent articles analyze historical texts on Habsburg rule and medieval moral philosophy.
Mgr. Julie Černá, Ph.D. is a researcher at the Department of Medieval Latin Lexicography, Centre for Classical Studies (KKS), Institute of Philosophy, Czech Academy of Sciences (AV ČR). Her work focuses on Medieval Latin Lexicography , Medieval Medical Terminology , and the study of Exemplum in ancient literature, particularly in the writings of Valerius Maximus. Education: Ph.D. in Roman Literature (2014), Charles University in Prague; Mgr. in Latin–Greek Studies (2006), Charles University in Prague. Research interests include the intersection of Greek medical traditions with Latin lexicography, the evolution of Hippocratic concepts in medieval contexts, and the rhetorical use of exempla in Roman texts. She has contributed to projects like the Historical Development of Meteorological Theories and the Corpus Hippocraticum studies. Recent collaborations involve the Horizon Europe project on Environmental and Technology Ethics. Key Grants: 2023–2027: Horizon Europe (ERA-Chairs) – Environmental and Technology Ethics 2019–2021: GA ČR – Historical Development of Meteorological Theories 2009–2012: GA ČR – Corpus Hippocraticum and Human Sciences 2008–2010: GAUK – Exemplum in Valerius Maximus Professional Activities: She serves as Scientific Secretary of the Institute of Philosophy, AV ČR, and participates in international medieval Latin congresses. Her outreach includes presentations at the Day of Latin and the Winter School of KKS.
Pavlína Cermanová is a Researcher at the Center for Medieval Studies (CMS), Faculty of Arts, Czech Academy of Sciences. She serves as Deputy Director for Editorial Activities and International Cooperation at the Faculty of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences from October 2023. She is also an external lecturer at Charles University's Faculty of Arts. PhD in History, Faculty of Arts, Charles University (2010) MA in History, Faculty of Arts, Charles University (2002) Her research explores medieval apocalyptic thought, prophetic literature, and the reception of Islamic-Arabic knowledge in Latin Europe. She analyzes how religious radicalism and heresiological texts shaped Hussite identity and contributed to cultural code transformations. Her work bridges textual analysis with manuscript studies and cross-cultural knowledge transmission. Her publications focus on the Pseudo-Aristotelian Secretum secretorum , Alexander the Great's reception in Bohemia, Hussite exegesis, and Christianization processes. These works emphasize medieval advisory literature, biblical interpretation, and interfaith dialogues. Erasmus Scholarship (2000–2001) Herbert Quandt-Stiftung (2003–2004) Ernst Mach-Stiftung (2004–2005) Stipendium Českého historického ústavu v Římě (2010) Warburg Institute Fellow (2022) She has participated in the ERC Starting Grant "Origins of the Vernacular Mode" (2011–2016) and leads current projects like GA ČR's "Pikarti, bratři a sabat čarodějnic" (2024). Her teaching includes courses on apocalypticism, medieval bestsellers, and religious polemics.
Marcela Slavíková, Ph.D. is a researcher and editor at the Department of Comeniology and Intellectual History of the Early Modern Age, Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. She specializes in the Latin writings of J.A. Comenius, his correspondence, early modern poetry composed in Latin and Greek by Czech authors, multilingualism of early modern literature, and editions of early modern texts including incunabula. Her educational background includes: External doctoral studies at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Department of Greek and Latin Studies (2009-2014), with dissertation defense in 2014 Internal doctoral study at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Institute of Greek and Latin Studies (2006-2009), focusing on Greek Literature Master's degree from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Department of Greek and Latin Studies (1999-2006) Internship at the University of Oxford, St Ann's College (2022) as part of the Memphis II mobility project Dr. Slavíková's research primarily focuses on the correspondence of J.A. Comenius and his contemporaries, humanist poetry in Latin and Greek from the Bohemian lands, and the multilingual nature of early modern literature with particular attention to code-switching between Latin, Greek, and vernacular languages. Her work bridges classical philology, intellectual history, and textual scholarship, contributing significantly to our understanding of Central European humanism and the cultural networks of the early modern period. She is particularly known for her expertise in Comenius studies and the editorial practices of Bohemian humanists. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Latin-Greek code-switching in Comenius's correspondence, the editorial work of Bohemian humanists like Johannes Honorius Cubitensis, and the representation of rulers and crises in early modern literature. These works span multiple disciplines including linguistics, classical reception studies, intellectual history, and textual scholarship, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research. Dr. Slavíková is actively involved in numerous research projects and has served as principal investigator for several significant grants, including the GAČR 25-15794S "Europa Humanistica III" project (2025) and the Czech-French mobility project on "Representations of Rulers in Early Modern Literature from the Bohemian Lands and France" (2024). She is a member of the International Association of Neo-Latin Studies (IANLS) since 2016 and regularly participates in international conferences related to her fields of expertise. In addition to her research, she teaches Latin and Greek at various institutions including a Christian grammar school in Hostivař, the Hussite Faculty of Theology at Charles University, and Gymnázium Na Zatlance.
Mgr. Jozef Kordoš, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Trnava's Faculty of Arts, Department of Classical Languages. His roles include teaching Greek and Latin philology courses such as Greek Language I-IV, History of Greek Literature, and seminars on ancient historians like Herodotus and Thucydides. He also contributes to doctoral programs at Comenius University's Faculty of Arts. Dr. Kordoš holds a PhD in Classical Philology from Comenius University (2013), focusing on Cassius Dio's historiography. His academic background includes multiple degrees: a Master's in Greek/Latin Literature from Comenius (2009), and two concurrent degrees from the University of Trnava in Latin Literature and Classical Archaeology (2002), alongside supplementary pedagogical studies (2003). His research focuses on Neo-Latin Studies (particularly Baroque literature and Trnava University's works) and late antiquity historiography. Key projects include studies on Matej Bel's historical works and the cultural heritage of the Middle Danube region. He has conducted research stays at the University of Vienna's Institute of Ancient History (2011). His publications span scholarly books and articles analyzing Latin historiography, Baroque panegyrics, and textual reception of ancient traditions. Notable works include studies on Cassius Dio, the epic 'Tyrnavia crescens,' and translations of historical texts like Matej Bel's 'Liptovská stolica.' His work bridges classical scholarship with regional cultural history. He has participated in several research grants including VEGA 1/0577/11 (Trnava University Prints) and APVV SK-AT-022-12 (Ancient Greek Cultural Heritage). His contributions expand from textual analysis to educational methodology in classical studies.
Prof. Vladislav Suvák is a full professor of the history of philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy and Ethics, University of Prešov. He holds a PhD from Comenius University (2000) and became a professor in 2018. His research focuses on ancient philosophy, particularly Socratic and Cynic traditions, and their modern reinterpretations by thinkers like Heidegger, Foucault, and Patočka. He has conducted research internships at institutions including Charles University, Oxford, and the University of Cyprus. His work spans monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on figures like Antisthenes, Diogenes, and Seneca, emphasizing ethical practices and the concept of 'care of the self.' Research interests include: Ancient ethics and its modern relevance Cynicism and Socratic dialogues Philosophical analysis of ancient texts (e.g., Antisthenes, Aeschines) Interpretations of Foucault and Patočka Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, blending ancient philosophy with contemporary ethical theory. His work on 'care of the self' bridges classical and modern thought, influencing discussions on ethics and personal responsibility.
