Jan Šebánek serves as Head of the Department of Drawing at the Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. and MgA. (Master of Arts) degree, with active teaching responsibilities in both Czech and English programs for the 2025/2026 academic year. His research spans sculpture, product design, and architectural visualization with emphasis on monumental public works and industrial applications. Key interests include material science in artistic contexts, religious iconography, and sustainable design methodologies. His creative output demonstrates strong integration of traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering principles. Šebánek's artistic portfolio shows consistent focus on community-oriented projects, particularly religious monuments and commemorative installations. His work frequently explores intersections between structural engineering and visual aesthetics, with recurring themes in Czech cultural heritage preservation. As Chairman of the Gallery Advisory Board and member of multiple institutional boards including the Dean’s Advisory Board, he maintains significant administrative influence within the university structure while continuing active artistic production.
Prof. Ing. Josef Chybík, CSc. is a Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology, where he works in the Department of Engineering. With an extensive publication record spanning over three decades, his work focuses on sustainable architecture, energy-efficient building design, and the use of natural materials in construction. He has contributed significantly to architectural research and practice in the Czech Republic, particularly in the fields of passive houses and climate-responsive design. Professor Chybík's research interests center around sustainable building practices, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency in architectural design. His work explores how natural building materials like wood, straw, and clay can be effectively utilized in modern construction while maintaining high environmental performance. He has extensively studied the relationship between building design and indoor environmental quality, investigating how architectural decisions impact thermal comfort, air quality, and overall user satisfaction in energy-efficient buildings. His publications demonstrate a deep engagement with both theoretical aspects of sustainable architecture and practical implementation challenges. His recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a clear trend toward addressing climate change through architectural solutions, with increasing focus on regional architectural traditions, particularly in Moravian winery architecture. Professor Chybík has also maintained a strong interest in the practical application of architectural theory, often collaborating on real-world building projects that implement sustainable principles. His work bridges academic research and practical architectural application, contributing significantly to both theoretical understanding and built examples of sustainable architecture in the Czech context. Throughout his career, Professor Chybík has secured numerous research grants, including projects on sustainable community buildings from unfired clay, the impact of building structures on climate change processes, and innovations in technical subjects for architectural education. He has served on various boards including the Board of BSP and MSP Architecture and Urban Design and the Scientific Board of the Faculty of Architecture. His involvement in architectural competitions, such as the Horácka multifunctional arena in Jihlava and the development proposal for Prague's Štvanice Island, demonstrates his commitment to practical architectural solutions.
Štěpánka Chomová serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Engineering within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology. Her teaching responsibilities include Building Elements 1 and 3 (in English) and Building Project (in Czech) for the academic year 2025/2026. Her research focuses on digital innovation in construction engineering, with core interests in additive manufacturing for building components, digital twin technology, robotics for automated inspection, and sustainable solutions like photovoltaic-integrated green facades and roofs. These areas drive her experimental approach to modernizing construction methodologies. Recent publications reveal a concentrated trend toward practical applications of digital fabrication and sustainability metrics in civil engineering, particularly through conference proceedings analyzing 3D printing impacts and empirical façade system evaluations. Dr. Chomová leads four consecutive annual research projects from 2022-2026: 2025-2026: Optimization of Automated Inspection Methods for Building Objects Using Quadruped Robot GO2-W 2024-2025: Digital Fabrication in Civil Engineering Using 3D Printing and Digital Twins 2023-2024: Data Support for Designing Green Facades and Roofs with Integrated Photovoltaic Panels 2022-2023: Study of 3D Printed Structures in Civil Engineering 4.0 These projects demonstrate sustained funding for advancing construction technology and sustainability metrics.
Petr Hlavsa serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at the Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology (VUT Brno) in the Czech Republic. His academic profile combines theoretical research with practical applications in building technology and architectural design. With over a decade of scholarly activity documented through numerous publications and research projects, Hlavsa has established himself as a specialist in energy-efficient construction methods and building physics. His educational background includes dual engineering degrees (Ing. et Ing.) and a Ph.D., reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to architectural engineering. Hlavsa's research interests span multiple critical areas of contemporary building science, with particular emphasis on sustainable construction materials and energy performance certification systems. Hlavsa's scholarly output reveals consistent research themes across his publications. His work demonstrates deep expertise in thermal performance of building elements, acoustic properties of construction systems, and energy certification methodologies for existing buildings. Recent publications increasingly focus on innovative construction techniques, including additive manufacturing with natural materials. His research combines experimental testing with regulatory analysis, creating practical solutions that address both technical challenges and compliance requirements in the building sector. Hlavsa actively contributes to architectural practice through design projects including family homes in Lukovany and Lesná, demonstrating the practical application of his research findings. His patents for construction elements, particularly the 2023 patent for prefabricated floor elements, represent significant technical innovations in the field. His research projects portfolio shows sustained funding support for investigations into building acoustics, thermal performance, and sustainable construction methods. Current projects like 'Hlína pro lidi' (Clay for People) demonstrate his commitment to developing ecological and economically favorable community buildings using unfired clay. Hlavsa maintains an active scholarly network, frequently collaborating with colleagues across Czech technical universities. His work bridges the gap between academic research and practical building applications, making significant contributions to both theoretical understanding and practical implementation in architectural engineering.
Lucie Žižková serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology. Holding both Ing. (Engineering) and Ph.D. qualifications, she actively teaches Building Elements 1 and Building Materials courses during winter semesters for the 2025/2026 academic year. Her contact details include office B/812 (Poříčí 93/7, Brno 639 00), phone +420 54114 6765, and email zizkova@vutbr.cz. Her research expertise centers on building physics phenomena, particularly moisture behavior in construction materials. She investigates water vapor diffusion through wooden structures, moisture effects on oriented strand boards (OSB), and shrinkage mechanisms in concrete flooring systems. Her work addresses critical building performance issues including mold growth prevention, indoor humidity control, and material durability under varying environmental conditions. Recent publications (2014-2015) demonstrate her specialization in material hygrothermal properties, with studies examining wood moisture impacts on indoor environments and industrial concrete floor deformation. These works reflect consistent focus areas in building science despite limited recent output. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials. She has led three significant research projects: analysis of mold growth and diffusion properties in moisture-damaged wood panels (2016), development of material models for combined technological structures (2015), and investigation of drying methods' effects on OSB panel properties in wooden buildings (2014). No student advisement records were listed in available documentation.
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.
