Tomáš Bureš is a Professor at the Department of Distributed and Dependable Systems , Faculty of Mathematics and Physics , Charles University . His work focuses on adaptive software architectures for smart cyber-physical systems (CPS) and IoT, leveraging machine learning (neural networks) for self-adaptation, edge-cloud systems, and model-driven development. Research Groups: Leader of the SmartArch research group. Projects: Involved in ExtremeXP , ESTABLISH , AFarCloud , FitOptiVis , Trust 4.0 , ASCENS , RELATE ITN , Q-ImPrESS . Publications span topics like performance regression testing, ML workflow optimization, confidentiality analysis under uncertainty, and edge-cloud continuum modeling. Key subfields include self-adaptive architectures, adaptation rules, component ensembles, and statistical methods in software engineering. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., DEECo, SOFA) with practical tools (e.g., ExpEngine, Robin) for CPS and cloud applications. Co-Authors include P. Hnětynka, M. Abdullah, R. Heinrich, and others. Publications appear in venues like IEEE Transactions on Autonomic Computing , ACM/SPEC ICPE , and ECSA Workshops .
Petr Jancar is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc. He has previously held academic positions at VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava and the University of Ostrava. His research is centered in theoretical computer science, with deep contributions to automata theory, Petri nets, system verification, and computational complexity. Education RNDr, Theoretical Cybernetics and Mathematical Informatics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague (1982) CSc. (PhD equivalent), Dissertation: "Questions of Decidability of Dynamic Properties of Petri Nets", Charles University (1989) Appointed Associate Professor in Informatics, Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University (1996) Appointed Professor in Informatics, VŠB-TU Ostrava (2008) His primary research interests include theoretical computer science , focusing on language and automata theory, computability and complexity, algorithm theory, and mathematical logic. A significant portion of his work addresses system verification , particularly using Petri nets and infinite-state systems. He investigates fundamental questions of bisimilarity, equivalence checking, decidability, and complexity in models like pushdown and one-counter automata. Jancar's recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong trend in advancing the theory of Petri nets, especially structural liveness, reachability, and home-space problems, often establishing high complexity bounds (e.g., Ackermann-complete). His work combines deep theoretical insight with formal rigor, frequently published in top venues like LICS, CONCUR, and LogMethCS. He has long-standing collaborations with researchers such as Jérôme Leroux, Zdeněk Sawa, and Antonín Kučera. Scientific Service and Recognition Member, Editorial Board, Information and Computation (since 2015) Member, Scientific Councils at Masaryk University, VŠB-TU Ostrava, Palacký University, and Brno University of Technology Chairman, GAČR Panel P202 Informatics (2015–2017) Member, Program Committees of major international conferences He has been a co-investigator and researcher on multiple GAČR projects, including those on algorithms for infinite-state systems, computational complexity of verification, and modeling of parallel systems. He has also participated in the Center for Applied Cybernetics. He has held research stays supported by grants in Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK. Laboratories and Research Groups His work is closely associated with formal methods and verification research groups at Palacký University and former affiliations. He has contributed to collaborative projects involving MPI verification and infinite-state system analysis.
Pavla Vizváry serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Studies and Library Science at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno. Her academic profile integrates library science with contemporary digital challenges, focusing on practical applications for Czech cultural institutions and educational frameworks. Her research portfolio emphasizes: Information literacy assessment methodologies Copyright compliance in cultural heritage settings Digital competency development across age groups Information behavior in virtual environments Design thinking applications for library services Cybersecurity awareness in academic contexts Analysis of her recent publications reveals strategic alignment with Czech national priorities, particularly in open educational resources for librarianship, citation standardization in scholarly communication, and healthcare information literacy frameworks. Her work consistently bridges theoretical research with implementable solutions for Czech libraries and universities, addressing post-truth information challenges through evidence-based pedagogy. Dr. Vizváry actively secures competitive funding through Masaryk University's internal grants, the Czech Ministry of Culture's Public Library Information Services program, and international initiatives. Current projects (2024-2025) include the CAREER RESTART study on doctoral students' copyright behavior and e-learning innovations for campus-wide information literacy courses, while her leadership in annual National Seminars trains librarians in multimedia production and information technologies.
Dr. Jakub Yaghob is a researcher at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics , Charles University , specializing in computer science and parallel computing. He teaches advanced programming topics including Compiler Principles , Parallel Programming , and Cloud Computing . Research Interests : Parallel data stream processing, virtualization technologies, semantic web infrastructures, and performance optimization Teaching : Advanced C++ programming, virtualization administration, and computer systems architecture Technical Expertise : Design of parallelization frameworks, astrophysical data analysis, and hybrid CPU-GPU systems His publications focus on: Optimizing stream data processing across distributed architectures Developing domain-specific languages like Bobolang Performance evaluation in educational programming contexts Applications of parallel computing in astrophysics
Ursula Renate Riedner serves as Associate Professor in the Department of German, Nordic and Dutch Studies at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts. She actively participates in academic governance as member of the Program Board for German Language and Literature programs (Bachelor's, Master's, and Secondary Teacher Education) and the Industry Council for Germanic literature. Her research centers on German as a Foreign/Second Language (DaF/DaZ) with specialization in literature-aesthetic media integration, creative writing pedagogy, and critical approaches to language teaching. She develops innovative resources for handling sensitive topics like hurtful language through May Ayim's work, and explores memory studies in postcolonial contexts (particularly South Africa). Her scholarship bridges theoretical reflection with practical classroom applications. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal strong thematic continuity: creative-poetic language co-creation, digital transformation of language teaching through open-source didactics, and interdisciplinary frameworks at the language-literature-aesthetic media interface. She consistently addresses contemporary challenges in adult education while advancing theoretical foundations in subjectivity-oriented didactics. As thesis supervisor, she guides Master's students at the language-literature-aesthetic media nexus. Her collaborative projects include the DHOCH3 Module 10 team and international partnerships with scholars like Michael Dobstadt, Katharina Herzig, and Valeria Vasquez, producing classroom materials for Roman Hodel's works and cross-linguistic translation practices.
Tomáš Petříček serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Distributed and Dependable Systems at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University. His academic profile bridges theoretical programming language research, practical open-source software development, and interdisciplinary investigations into programming's historical and philosophical dimensions. Holding a PhD from the University of Cambridge focused on context-aware programming theory, his professional trajectory includes significant contributions to the F# programming language at Microsoft Research, data exploration tools at The Alan Turing Institute, and lecturing at the University of Kent. His research program systematically examines programming fundamentals through three interconnected lenses: theoretical formalisms, applied tooling, and meta-analyses of programming culture. While no specific scientific awards are documented in source materials, his career demonstrates recognition through appointments at elite institutions. Departmental listings confirm thesis supervision activities ( Vedené práce ), though individual students remain unnamed. Current research occurs within Charles University's Department of Distributed and Dependable Systems, fostering collaborations in distributed systems and programming language innovation.
Dr. Jiřina Malá (born February 9, 1957) is an active Associate Professor at Masaryk University's Department of German, Nordic and Dutch Studies within the Faculty of Arts. With academic qualifications including a PhDr. in Modern Philology (1983), CSc. (1987), and habilitation (2013), she has established herself as a prominent scholar in German linguistics. Her academic career began as an Assistant Professor in 1986, progressing to her current position as Associate Professor since 2013. Dr. Malá's research focuses on the intersection of phraseology, stylistics, and contrastive linguistics between German and Czech. Her work particularly examines how emotions are linguistically expressed through phraseological constructions in media and literary texts. She has conducted extensive research on basic emotions (joy, fear, sadness, anger, and love) and their manifestation in both languages, with special attention to culinary metaphors, pejorative expressions, and phraseological modifications in digital media. Her scholarly approach combines corpus linguistics with contrastive analysis to reveal cross-linguistic patterns and cultural differences in emotional expression. Dr. Malá's publications demonstrate a consistent research trajectory with over 50 scholarly outputs spanning phraseology, stylistics, and emotion research. Her recent work (2017-2024) shows increasing specialization in emotional phraseology, with particular focus on pejorative expressions, phraseological modifications in online media, and culinary phraseology. She frequently presents her research at international conferences across Europe and Latin America, demonstrating her active engagement with the global academic community. As an educator, Dr. Malá has supervised numerous bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses (currently supervising five doctoral works), with an average of fifteen diploma candidates per year. She has served on examination boards for comprehensive and state final exams at multiple Czech universities and has contributed to academic governance through membership in program boards for German Language and Literature programs. Dr. Malá has participated in significant research projects including GAČR grants on emotional expression in German-Czech linguistic confrontation (2009-2013) and language integration (2007-2009). Her international academic mobility includes numerous research stays and conference participations across Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Argentina, and other European countries, reflecting her strong international scholarly network.
PhDr. Simona Kalová, Ph.D. serves as Assistant Professor at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts within the Department of English and American Studies. Based in office G/G.318 at Arna Nováka 1/1, Brno, she maintains active teaching responsibilities through Spring 2026 across multiple academic terms. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates specialized expertise in English language instruction with particular focus on bilingual contexts: Regularly teaches Czenglish A/B courses addressing Czech-English bilingual phenomena Leads Language Awareness seminars examining linguistic consciousness Supervises Master's theses (courses AJU2903/AJU5903) and related research seminars Conducts spoken English instruction and state final bachelor's exam preparation Analysis of her 15-year teaching trajectory (2010-2026) reveals consistent focus on foundational English language pedagogy with evolving specialization in bilingual education frameworks. Her consultation hours (Thursdays 10:30-11:30 during Autumn 2023) reflect ongoing student engagement. Professor Kalová participates in departmental research projects and serves on program boards for English Language and Literature degree programs at both bachelor's and master's levels, contributing to curriculum development and academic governance within her department.
Mgr. Jitka Sedláčková, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and American Studies at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. Her office is located in building G/G.318 at Gorkého 57/7, 602 00 Brno, and she can be contacted via phone at 549 49 7915 or through her institutional emails: jitkasedlackova@mail.muni.cz and jitkasedlackova@phil.muni.cz. Dr. Sedláčková's research focuses on language education for deaf and hard of hearing learners, with particular emphasis on reading strategies, language learning biographies, and learner autonomy. Her work bridges the fields of applied linguistics, special education, and teacher training, creating innovative approaches for inclusive language classrooms. She has developed specialized e-learning courses tailored to the needs of deaf learners and has organized numerous workshops and conferences on second language teacher education. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on the language learning experiences of persons with disabilities and special educational needs. Her work demonstrates a methodological diversity spanning empirical studies, case analyses, and conference organization, with increasing focus on language teacher education and mentor perspectives. A notable trend is her examination of language learning biographies as tools for teacher development and her exploration of how deaf learners process English language materials. Dr. Sedláčková has been actively involved in organizing academic events including the Second Language Teacher Education conference (2024), workshops on raising learner autonomy for deaf students, and international summer schools for deaf learners. Her collaborative work with colleagues like Lenka Tóthová, Nicola Catherine Fortová, and Martina Trombiková demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections within the field of language education for special needs populations.
Liudmyla Shuppe serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, with correspondence address at Arna Nováka 1/1, 602 00 Brno. Her academic role encompasses teaching, research, and thesis supervision across bachelor's and master's programs in Spanish language and literature. Her research centers on applied linguistics and language education, with emphasis on digital educational environments, inclusive teaching methodologies for children with disabilities, and cultural dimensions of language acquisition. She investigates neuropsychological factors in mental health maintenance, resilience development through volunteer activities, and probability expressions in Romance languages, bridging theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogy. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on technology integration in language education, linguocultural competence development, and specialized teacher training. Her work shows evolving emphasis from foundational linguistic analysis toward applied educational technology and inclusive practices, particularly in digital and special-needs contexts. Dr. Shuppe actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses while contributing to Masaryk University's research initiatives, notably as a team member in the "Romance Languages and Romance Literatures in Motion" project series (2023-2025), which supports student research in Romance studies through the university's Specific Research program.
Roman Sellner Novotný serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Studies and Library Science at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, actively teaching design, information systems, and digital media courses through Spring 2026. His institutional affiliation includes membership on the Program Board for Information Services Design (Bachelor's Degree) and office location in building C/C.123 at Arna Nováka 1, Brno. His research integrates service design with societal challenges, focusing on housing crises, post-Anthropocene transitions, and library innovation as social incubators. He pioneers methodologies extending beyond human-centered design to incorporate non-human elements and systemic thinking, particularly examining eviction dynamics, digital identity in commons-based systems, and climate crisis responses through design lenses. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary exploration at the intersection of design, sociology, and information science. Key trends include applying speculative design to housing insecurity, developing frameworks for non-human centered design in ecological contexts, and transforming libraries into social innovation hubs. His work demonstrates strong collaboration across sociology, urban studies, and digital humanities disciplines. No scientific awards are documented in available institutional records. As thesis supervisor, he guides bachelor's and diploma students through all stages from background research to final text completion. He actively organizes academic events including conferences on digital culture (Speaking Digital, 2021) and workshops on post-Anthropocene methodologies, contributing to scholarly discourse through event curation and collaborative research projects.
Christopher Adam Rance serves as a Lecturer in the Department of English and American Studies at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic work centers on English language instruction with a particular focus on the interface between Czech and English languages. Dr. Rance's research interests span English language teaching methodologies, translation studies between English and Czech, and the analysis of language interference phenomena. His expertise includes identifying and addressing 'Czechisms' in English usage, academic writing instruction, and creative writing pedagogy. His teaching portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive approach to language education across multiple proficiency levels. His publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining the contrasts between English and Czech languages, with particular attention to error patterns and translation challenges. The thematic continuity across his works from 2016 to 2022 shows sustained engagement with practical applications of linguistic theory in language teaching contexts. As an educator, Rance has maintained an extensive teaching schedule across multiple semesters, offering courses ranging from intensive language programs at beginner levels (A2) to advanced proficiency (C1), specialized academic writing instruction, creative writing workshops, and research seminars. His involvement in the 2022 research project 'Paradigms, strategies and developments - English linguistics and translation II' demonstrates his active research engagement within the university.
