River Ecosystems

River Ecosystems

We focus on restoration and protection of river ecosystems and their biodiversity

The team consists of 10 experts with diverse backgrounds in hydrobiology, ichthyology, geomorphology, and ecological research. We combine academic research with practical environmental management.

About the Team

10 experts

The team consists of 10 experts with diverse backgrounds in hydrobiology, ichthyology, geomorphology, and ecological research.

Mgr. Zdeněk Vogl

Mgr. Zdeněk Vogl

Hydrobiologist

Studied at Palacký University, specializes in river ecosystem migration

Mgr. Alena Kohoutová Šedivá, Ph.D.

Mgr. Alena Kohoutová Šedivá, Ph.D.

Zoologist specializing in ichthyology

Studied zoology at Comenius University, expert in freshwater fish population genetics

Ing. Jan Kohout, Ph.D.

Ing. Jan Kohout, Ph.D.

Fisheries Specialist

Studied fisheries at Mendel and South Bohemian Universities, focuses on wild fish population management

RNDr. Libor Závorka, Ph.D.

RNDr. Libor Závorka, Ph.D.

Fish Ecology Researcher

Researcher at WasserCluster Lunz, specializes in fish ecology, behavior, and brain development

doc. RNDr. Bohumír Lojkásek, CSc.

doc. RNDr. Bohumír Lojkásek, CSc.

Academic Researcher

Works at University of Ostrava, specializes in ichthyology and fish population ecology

RNDr. Tomáš Galia, Ph.D.

RNDr. Tomáš Galia, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Works at University of Ostrava, specializes in fluvial geomorphology and river wood processes

RNDr. Václav Škarpich, Ph.D.

RNDr. Václav Škarpich, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Works at University of Ostrava, specializes in fluvial geomorphology and river revitalization

RNDr. Marek Šmejkal, Ph.D.

RNDr. Marek Šmejkal, Ph.D.

Researcher

Biology Center of Czech Academy of Sciences, specializes in fish behavioral ecology and migration monitoring

Mgr. Radim Kočvara

Mgr. Radim Kočvara

Biological Specialist

Specializes in ornithology and ecological relationships

Mgr. Lukáš Weber

Mgr. Lukáš Weber

PhD Candidate

PhD candidate at Palacký University, specializes in herpetology and animal detection methods