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Czech agroscientist and university professor
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 (CULS).
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 (AECPN)
1982–1994: Scientific Assistant, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Prague, Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition (AECPN)
1994–2001: Associate Professor, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague, Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition (AECPN)
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 (AECPN)
1994–1996: Deputy Head of Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition (AECPN), 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 (AECPN), Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague (from 2007 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague)
Since 2010: Rector, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Plant nutrition with focus on issues related to nitrogen, phosphor, sulphur, transfer of elements and matter in the rhizosphere, new methods in fertiliser applications (CULTAN), management of waste in agricultural production. Resolver and co-resolver of a number of national projects (e.g. Czech Grant Agency, National Agency for Agricultural Research) and international projects (e.g. COST, EUREKA, Socrates, Gruntvig, EHP Norway). Research outcomes published mainly in Peer-Reviewed Journals with Impact Factor (e.g. Plant & Soil; Plant, Soil, & Environment; Ecotoxicology & Environmental Safety; Chemosphere, etc.). Author of a monographic publication: “Transfer of elements and matter in the rhizosphere”.
Title of PhD Thesis: Contribution to Balance of Nitrogen in Soil (15N) 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
Institute of Soils Sciences and Photosynthesis USSR Academy of Sciences, Pushchino na Oke
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
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Faculty of Agriculture, South Bohemian University, Budweis
South Bohemian University, Budweis
Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry, Brno.
