Prof. Ing. Milada BOCÁKOVÁ, Ph.D.
Professional focus: entomology, molecular systematics, phylogenetic systematics and phylogeography of beetles, guarantor of bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2012-2015, Co-investigator/Principal Investigator: ESF grant – Center for theoretical framework in science education – Reg. No. CZ. 1.07/2.3.00/20.0166.
2012-2015, Participant, Support for building excellent research teams and intersectoral mobility at Palacký University Olomouc, Reg. No. CZ. 1.07/2.3.00/20.0004.
Doc. Ing. Šárka HLADILOVÁ, CSc. Deputy Head for Science and Research
Scientific focus
Palaeontology, Miocene molluscs of the Carpathian Foredeep and Vienna Basin (palaeoecology, taphonomy and systematics). Application of palaeontology in geoarcheology (fossils as artefacts, use of fosiliferous rock as stone raw materials in Prehistory to High Middle Ages), guarantor of bachelor’s degree Applied ecology for the public sector
Participation in projects during the past five years:
Shallow water ecosystems of Middle Miocene in Central Paratethys: Succession and interaction of inorganic and organic ecosystem components – grant project 205/09/0103, Czech Science Foundation, 2009-2013, Co-investigator
Support for building excellent research teams and intersectoral mobility at Palacký University Olomouc II, ESF project, Reg. No. CZ 1.07/2.3.00/20.00041, 2012-2015, Mentor
Center for theoretical framework in science education – ESF project, Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.3.00/20.0166, 2012-2015, Researcher
Innovative teacher education combining theory with practice, ESF project, Reg. No. CZ.02.3.68/0.0/0.0/16_038/0006522, 2018, Researcher KA 1
Doc. RNDr. Jitka MÁLKOVÁ, CSc.
Scientific focus
Botany, geobotany, protection and development of the environment
Specifically: monitoring and management of protected areas and environmentally significant vascular plant species (especially Natura species), study of succession, effect of tourism on vegetation and land, NATURA 2000, study of synantropization of vegetation close to tourist centres and paths, phytocenology.
Participation in projects during the past five years:
Scientific: specific research at the Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové (2012 and 2013): study of synantropization of vegetation close to tourist centres and paths, monitoring and management of environmentally significant vascular plant species, etc.
ESF project in the past four years:
Partnership for the development of education and communication in nature conservation at Olomouc University (2011-2013), in 2013 Head of a six-day workshop for university students in protected areas in South Moravia;
ECOP project “Innovation of study fields organized by the Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové” (2012–2014) – Co-investigator;
Mutual learning – cool teacher of the 21st century (CZ.1.07/1.3.00/51.0007), co-funded by ESF and the Czech state budget (2013–2015) – Co-investigator;
Co-investigator of didactic projects at the Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové (2014).
2017: Project of the Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc: Development and innovation of educational materials: The causes and consequences of spreading of invasive and expansive plants in the Czech Republic – Principal Investigator;
2018: Project of the Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc: Increasing the level of lifelong learning; short course for teachers: Medicinal and other useful plants around us – Principal Investigator;
2018–2021: Innovation in training to enhance the employability of graduates in ecotourism (ENVITrio) – Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, Guarantor.
Mgr. Anežka HOLCOVÁ GAZÁRKOVÁ (maternity leave)
Scientific focus
Mammalogy, behavioural ecology of rodents with a focus on the biology of the edible dormouse (Glis glis)
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2013–2015: Center for theoretical framework in science education, CeTPo, No. CZ 1.07 / 2.3.00 / 20.0166.
2011–2012: FRVŠ project, Principal Investigator, “Innovations in teaching mammalogy”
RNDr. Zbyněk HRADÍLEK, Ph.D.
Scientific focus
Bryology, Systematics and dissemination of bryophytes, Ecology of bryophytes: role of bryophytes in forest ecosystems, popularization of bryophytes
Membership in professional organizations: Czech Botanical Society, International Association of Bryologists
RNDr. Martin JÁČ, Ph.D. – Head of Department
Scientific focus
Didactics of biology (evaluation of students’ laboratory and microscopic skills; students’ preconceptions and misconceptions in molecular biology and genetics, research-oriented education in biology; use of new technology in biology teaching; evaluation of the quality of biology teaching using the 3A methodology; position of didactics of biology in the context of basic and applied research). Member of the Central Board of the Biological Olympiad.
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2018 – 2020: Researcher, ESF grant project “Innovative teacher education combining theory with practice”, Reg. No. CZ.02.3.68/0.0/0.0/16_038/0006522
2016 – 2019: Subject didactician – natural history, ESF grant project “Supporting the common practice as a tool for developing key competencies”, Reg. No CZ.02.3.68/0.0/0.0/16_011/0000660
2015: Co-investigator of a GA UK project “Factors motivating students in national rounds of selected natural science Olympiads (biological, chemical and physical) to participate in the competition” – project No. GAUK1168214
2014 – 2015: CeTPo Researcher, ESF grant project “CeTPo – Center for theoretical framework in science education”, Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.3.00/20.0166
Mgr. Jitka KOPECKÁ, Ph.D.
Scientific focus
Palaeontology and palaeoecology of the Younger Tertiary, Foraminifera fauna and palaeoecology of the Middle Miocene, Analysis of preconceptions and misconceptions in geology, Analysis of didactic content knowledge in the context of teacher training in natural history, Geological education in the school curriculum
Participation in projects during the past five years:
Center for theoretical framework in science education, CeTPo, No. CZ 1.07 / 2.3.00 / 20.0166. (2012 – 2015) – Researcher from 1 Sep 2013
Mgr. Markéta NYKLOVÁ ONDROVÁ
Scientific focus
Effect of climate change on bird phenology (model species white stork (Ciconia ciconia))
RNDr. Olga ŠEVČÍKOVÁ, Ph.D. – Deputy Head for study and organizational matters
Scientific focus
Evaluation of educational texts in natural history, evaluation of tasks in natural history, evaluation of graphical features in natural history textbooks
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2012 – 2015 Center for theoretical framework in science education,
CZ.1.07/2.3.00/20.0166, position – Subject didactician
2016 – 2019 Supporting the common practice as a tool for developing key competencies,
CZ.02.3.68/0.0/0.0/16_011/0000660, position – Subject didactician
2017 – 2020 Natural history didactics and practising teacher,
CZ.02.3.68/0.0/0.0/16_011/0000669, position – Community expert
Mgr. Kateřina SKLENÁŘOVÁ, Ph.D. – Department Secretary
Scientific focus
Entomology, molecular systematics and phylogeography
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2013 – 2015: ECOP CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0158: Modification of the graduate profile in biological degree courses at the Faculty of Science, Palacký University: expanding practical instruction and molecular, evolutionary and cytogenetic branches (member of the team of investigators – lecturer, administrative staff)
2012: FRVŠ G4/2198/2012: Development of demonstration collections for practical education of zoological disciplines (member of the team of investigators, development of permanent microscopic preparations), Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University
Ing. Pavlína ŠKARDOVÁ, Ph.D.
Scientific focus
Cultural plants, Garden production, fruit farming. Since 2011 member of the Czech scientific horticultural society.
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2014 – 2015: Educational coordinator of CeTPO CZ.1.07/2.3.00/20.0166 “Center for theoretical framework in science education”
2011 – 2012: Co-investigator of “Analysis of Teaching qualifications of students in relation to their future working life” as part of Student grant competition at Palacký University Olomouc PdF_2011_033
2010 – 2013: Co-investigator of “Botangis” ECOP CZ1.07/2.2.00/15.0261 “Innovation and increasing the attractiveness of the study of botany using geoinformation technology”
Mgr. Jana ŠTĚPÁNKOVÁ, Ph.D. (maternity leave)
Scientific focus
Algology, diversity and ecology of algae (especially diatoms). Microbiology, pathology of plants, interaction between fungi and their host plants.
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2012–2015: ESF project, Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.3.00/20.0166 – “Center for theoretical framework in science education”; Participant (Principal Investigator: Prof. Ing. Milada Bocáková, Ph.D.)
2014: ESF project, Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.3.00/45.0035 – “Inquiry-based instruction in formal and informal education”; Participant (Principal Investigator: Prof. RNDr. Juraj Ševčík, Ph.D.)
2011–2014: ESF project, Reg. No. CZ.1.07/1.3.00/19.0014 – “Study for extension of professional qualification”; Participant (Principal Investigator: Mgr. David Nocar, Ph.D.)
2013: internal grant of Palacký University Olomouc, PdF_2013_024 – “Current methods in biosystematics, ecology and education”; Co-investigator (Principal Investigator: Prof. Ing. Milada Bocáková, Ph.D.)
RNDr. Radim J. VAŠUT, Ph.D.
Scientific focus
Apomixis: study of microrevolutionary processes, population genetics, reproductive biology and taxonomy of apomictic genera Taraxacum and Rubus. Dendrology: study of microrevolutionary processes, population genetics, preservation genetics and taxonomy specializing in genus Salix. Also specialized in genera Betula, Ribes, Sorbus and generally in genus Acer.
Participation in projects during the past five years:
2010 – 2013: Czech Flora Portal – educational modules for teaching botany. ECOP (ESF) CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0269 (Investigator)
2008 – 2012: Evolutionary mechanisms in the populations of facultative apomicts. GAČR 206/08/0890 (Participant)
2009 – 2012: Importance of hybridization in plant evolution – use of In situ hybridization. GAČR 206/09/1126 (Participant)
2011 – 2013: BotanGIS - Innovation and increasing the attractiveness of the study of botany using geoinformation technology. ECOP (ESF) CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0261 (Participant)
2009 – 2012: Innovation of the study of molecular and cell biology. ECOP (ESF) CZ 1.07/2.2.00/07.0354 (Participant)