Jiři Balik


Jiři Balik is a Czech Agroscientist, University Professor and Rector of the Czech [University of Life Sciences Prague].

Biography

Balik was born in Tábor on November 30, 1953; he is married and has two children. The Professor of Agrochemistry and Plant Nutrition was 2010 until January 2018 Rector of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.

Higher education and academic career

  • 1973–1978: Graduate studies at Faculty of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Prague
  • 1979–1982: Doctoral studies at Faculty of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Prague, Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition
  • 1982–1994: Scientific Assistant, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Prague, Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition
  • 1994–2001: Associate Professor, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague, Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition
  • From 2001: Professor of Agrochemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague, Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition
  • 1994–1996: Deputy Head of Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague
  • 1997–2000: Vice Dean for Studies & Didactics, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague
  • 2000–2003: Vice Rector for Science and Research, Czech University of Agriculture Prague
  • 2003–2010: Vice Rector for University Estates & Communication with Specialists
  • Since 2001: Head of Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague
  • Since 2010: Rector, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
  • 2017 University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Appoints Jiri Balik Dr. h.c.

Specialisation

Plant nutrition with focus on issues related to nitrogen, phosphor, sulphur, transfer of elements and matter in the rhizosphere, new methods in fertiliser applications, management of waste in agricultural production. Resolver and co-resolver of a number of national projects and international projects. Research outcomes published mainly in Peer-Reviewed Journals with Impact Factor. Author of a monographic publication: “Transfer of elements and matter in the rhizosphere”.
  • Title of PhD Thesis: Contribution to Balance of Nitrogen in Soil and its Utility for Plants
  • Title of Associate Professor Dissertation: Ions Interaction in Soil Solution in Connection with Yield and Quality of Fodder Oats and Silage Maize
  • Professor Nomination in Subject Area: Agrochemistry and Plant Nutrition

International study and teaching assignments

Didactic assignments

  • Head, PhD Subject Area Commission – General Plant Production, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague
  • Member, PhD Subject Area Commission, Faculty of Agriculture, South Bohemian University, Budweis; PhD Subject Area Commission, Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry, Brno.
  • Guarantor, BSc and MSc courses in plant nutrition and fertilisers use.
  • Supervisor, BSc and MSc Thesis, PhD students

Membership on scientific boards

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