جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Dialogic Teaching
• Classroom Discourse
• Teacher Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zuzana Šalamounová serves as Assistant Professor at the Institute of Educational Sciences within Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, concurrently holding the leadership role of Vice-Dean for Teacher Training and Lifelong Learning. Her institutional responsibilities extend to the Dean's College, University Teaching Council, and Program Boards for Pedagogy degrees and the University of the Third Age, reflecting deep integration into academic governance. Her research centers on dialogic teaching methodologies and classroom discourse dynamics, with emphasis on equitable student participation and teacher development. She investigates how intervention programs transform teacher conceptualizations of students and foster inclusive dialogue through collective professional learning. Methodologically, she employs mixed approaches including social network analysis, action research, and ethnographic observation to capture classroom interaction complexities. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on practical applications of dialogic teaching in Czech educational settings. Key trends include longitudinal examination of student participation-achievement relationships, development of frameworks for identifying productive student discourse, and exploration of teacher mindset impacts on educational meaningfulness. Her work consistently bridges theoretical insights with classroom interventions through collaborations with Klára Šeďová, Martin Sedláček, and Roman Švaříček.

• Virtual Reality
• Information Studies
• Educational Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alžběta Šašinková serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Studies and Library Science at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, Brno. Her research bridges virtual reality applications with educational psychology and cross-cultural studies, focusing on immersive technologies for social cohesion and learning enhancement. Current projects include EU Horizon Europe's Augmented Social Play (2023-2027) and Technology Agency of the Czech Republic grants on VR in distance education (2023-2026). Her research interests prominently feature Virtual Reality and Social Interaction , with specialized work in collaborative VR environments, eye-tracking methodologies for spatial cognition, and cross-cultural perception differences. She investigates how immersive technologies transform educational practices, particularly through virtual theater for cultural learning and VR-based social innovation initiatives targeting adolescent mental health. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong interdisciplinary trends spanning cartographic visualization, cognitive psychology, and educational technology. Key themes include cultural influences on visual processing, collaborative VR learning systems, and spatial navigation in virtual environments. Her work consistently integrates computer science, psychology, and geography through multinational collaborations across eleven countries. As thesis supervisor for Bachelor's and Diploma programs, she guides students in virtual reality applications and social innovation. Major funding sources include: Augmented Social Play (ASP): EU Horizon Europe project (2023-2027) Social-motivational effect of VR in distance education: Technology Agency of Czech Republic (2023-2026) Virtual theater for cultural learning: Technology Agency of Czech Republic (2023-2026) She actively collaborates with international research teams in the ASP consortium and SIGMA program, developing VR platforms for educational and therapeutic applications while serving on the Program Board for Information Services Design bachelor's degree.

• Art History
• Early Modern Visual Culture
• Baroque Painting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tomáš Valeš serves as Assistant Professor at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, where he heads the Center for the Study of the Early Modern Period and teaches in the Art History Seminar. His office is located at building L/213, Veveří 468/26, Brno. Research interests span Baroque painting techniques, Central European visual culture (1500-2000), social history of architecture, and archival methodologies. Recent work examines artistic workshops as 'laboratories,' church commissions in Moravia, and memorialization practices. Publications focus on 17th–18th century artists like Franz Anton Maulbertsch and Josef Winterhalder Jr., with recurring themes of art attribution, sacred iconography, and socio-political contexts. Current projects include: Art Collections of Central European Aristocracy (1795-1939) Social and Environmental Contexts of Visual Culture Artist's Workshop as 'Laboratory' Teaches graduate/undergraduate courses including: Art History and Archives Expertise in Art Historical Practice Brno Architecture Seminars Thesis supervision

• Slavic Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Ukrainian Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

PhDr. Taťána Juříčková, Ph.D. is a Lecturer at the Department of Slavic Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. Her office is located at Arna Nováka 1, building A/A.314, and she can be contacted via email at tjuricko@phil.muni.cz. Her primary research interests encompass Slavic linguistics, translation studies, and the literature of Eastern Europe, with specialized focus areas including: Lexicographic methodologies and professional vocabulary processing Comparative analysis of emotive language in Russian and Ukrainian literature Cross-cultural translation challenges in Slavic languages Linguistic pragmatics in educational and technical texts Cultural expression through language in historical contexts Her scholarly publications (1993-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on Slavic philology with evolving emphasis: early works explored lexicography and language pedagogy, while recent research examines literary translation and cultural narratives. A notable trend includes interdisciplinary approaches connecting linguistic analysis with cultural history and artistic expression.

• Catalan Language and Literature
• Spanish Literature
• Translation Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jiří Pešek serves as a lecturer at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic). His academic profile centers on Catalan language instruction and research in Catalan literature and culture, with emphasis on Central European reception of Catalan works and interdisciplinary collaborations in Romance studies. Pešek's research spans Catalan literary analysis (particularly Mercè Rodoreda and Cervantes), translation studies, Catalan modernism in art and architecture, and contemporary Catalan sociopolitical issues. His scholarly approach integrates literary criticism with cultural history, focusing on cross-cultural transmission between Iberia and Central Europe through meticulous examination of textual reception and adaptation. Analysis of his 2016-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic threads: Catalan literary heritage in Central European contexts (especially Rodoreda's works in Czech/Slovak translation), Cervantine studies extending beyond Spain to Central Europe, and artistic movements of Catalan modernism. Key methodological trends include comparative reception studies, interdisciplinary analysis of literature and visual arts, and contextualization of contemporary Catalan political developments within historical frameworks. No scientific awards were documented in the available materials. However, Pešek actively contributes to Masaryk University's research ecosystem as a principal investigator in grant-funded projects including Romance Languages and Romance Literatures (2016-2019) and organizer of the Doctoral Symposium 'Cervantine Studies in Central Europe' (2017). He supervises bachelor's theses and conducts comprehensive teaching in Catalan language, literature, and cultural studies. While no dedicated laboratory affiliations are specified, Pešek collaborates within the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures on interdisciplinary projects such as the Manual de grammatica catalana en línea (2018), contributing to the development of Catalan studies infrastructure in Central European academia.

• Ancient Philosophy
• History of Philosophy
• Aristotle
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Josef Petrželka serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. With over 60 publications spanning from 1994 to 2024, his work centers on ancient philosophical traditions and their contemporary relevance through rigorous scholarship and public engagement. His research specializes in Ancient Greek Philosophy , particularly Aristotelian and Platonic cosmology, Pre-Socratic theories of nature, and Stoic physics. Dr. Petrželka demonstrates exceptional skill in translating complex historical concepts into accessible frameworks, as evidenced by his decade-long series "Why does the Sun shine and warm?" examining elemental theories across philosophical schools. His interests extend to Enlightenment philosophy (notably Émilie Du Châtelet) and modern ethical frameworks like personal identity theory. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a consistent methodology: pairing primary text translations with contextual commentaries that bridge ancient cosmological models with modern scientific understanding. This approach manifests in interdisciplinary explorations connecting philosophy with astronomy ("Zeus and the hot Jupiters"), visual culture ("Ancient philosophy in pictures"), and cognitive science. As a supervisor at Masaryk University, Dr. Petrželka contributes to academic governance through the Philosophy Program Board for bachelor's and master's studies. His professional networks include collaborations with Richard Hurry on Aristotle commentaries and Michal Peichl on visual philosophy projects, operating from office A/A.107 at Arna Nováka 1 in Brno.

• Traditional Seafaring and Navigation
• Taphonomy and Archaeohydrology
• Resource Management in Ancient Societies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maximilian Wilding serves as an Assistant Professor at the Center of Prehistoric Archaeology of the Near East (PANE) within the Department of Archaeology and Museology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno. His academic career spans over two decades with continuous fieldwork across the Near East, including ongoing leadership of the Sint Polje EP78 and Sint-Sant Plateau (SIPO) project in Oman since 2017, the OXA-KALARA Project in Crete since 2013, and prior direction of Czech excavations at Tell Arbid Abyad in Syria (2007-2010). His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Vienna (2003), where his dissertation analyzed Pacific navigation debates. This background informs his interdisciplinary approach to Near Eastern archaeology. Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, University of Vienna, 2003 Wilding's research integrates environmental science with archaeological inquiry, focusing on how ancient societies managed volatile resources like wind and rain through archaeohydrology, taphonomy of clay structures, and traditional navigation systems. His work bridges ethnoarchaeology and public engagement, developing spin-offs for media, NGOs, and cross-cultural understanding while addressing contemporary issues like archaeology graduate employability and student entrepreneurship. Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications reveals a concentrated focus on Oman's Al-Hajar Mountains and Syria's Khabur Valley, with recurring themes of karst landscape habitability during arid periods, lithic/pottery analysis from prehistoric sites, and methodological innovations in mountain archaeology. His output demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with Yale University and Freie Universität Berlin. Wilding actively secures research funding as a co-investigator on major projects: Co-investigator, "Research on Khabur Basin archaeological material," Yale University (2015–present) Co-investigator, "Innovation of Archaeology and Museology Education," Masaryk University (2014–2017) Co-investigator, "Oxa-KALARA Project," Masaryk University (2013–present) Co-investigator, Interdisciplinary Centre for Prehistoric to High Medieval Social Structures (2005–2011) He leads international field teams across three continents, directing the Oman-based SIPO project investigating Holocene lake depressions, the Crete-based OXA-KALARA Project, and previously the Syrian Tell Arbid Abyad excavations. His work emphasizes visual anthropology through documentary filming of ethnographic contexts and excavation processes.

• Anthropology
• Art History
• Visual Anthropology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patrick Laviolette is a Researcher III at the Art History Seminar within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University, Brno. He maintains dual affiliation with the Center for Modern Art and Theory, focusing on interdisciplinary research bridging anthropology and art history. Holding dual doctoral degrees (PhDr. and PhD), his academic profile emphasizes theoretical and empirical investigations into cultural practices. His research spans: Marxist, feminist, and postcolonial frameworks in anthropology Temporal and embodied experiences in contemporary societies Museum studies and heritage politics Visual and digital anthropology Environmental anthropology and the Anthropocene Narrative and autobiographical methods Analysis of his 15 publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent engagement with decolonial perspectives in art collections, critical examinations of temporality (e.g., 'Calm Time 8/11/21', 'Thumb time'), and reinterpretations of classical anthropological figures (Firth, Douglas). His work frequently addresses museum contexts (Estonian National Museum), technological interfaces (Android Galaxies), and embodied practices within EU frameworks, demonstrating methodological innovation through soundscaping, autoethnography, and visual tools. As an active member of the Center for Modern Art and Theory, Laviolette contributes to collaborative research on modern art's theoretical foundations while maintaining strong ties to anthropological discourse through conference participation (NEC Annual, Hum03 panels) and journal editorial work.