Jiři Balik Prof., Dr. Sc., dr. h. c. (born 1953) is a Czech Agroscientist, University Professor and Rector of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS).
Balik was born in Tábor on November 30, 1953; he is married and has two children. The Professor of Agrochemistry and Plant Nutrition is since 2010 Rector of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS).
1973–1978: Graduate studies at Faculty of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Prague (Study area Phytotechnics, graduated with honours.).
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
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
Institute of Soils Sciences and Photosynthesis USSR Academy of Sciences, Pushchino na Oke
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
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.
Veterinary and Pharmacology University, Brno
Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovakia
Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia
Plant Production Research Centre, Prague - Ruzyně
Bioindicator and Revitalisation Centre, Prague
Plant Production Research Centre, Prague – Ruzyně, Board member
International Society of Trace Elements and Biochemistry
European Society for Agronomy
International Fertiliser Society
Gesellschaft für Pflanzenbauwissenschaften
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Pfanzenernährung
Specialised Agencies, Organisations and Evaluation Committees
Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Plant Production (Plant Nutrition Commission)
Czech Ministry of Agriculture, Czech Ministry of Environment, Czech Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, National Agency for Agricultural Research
Number of scientific papers cited on the Web of Science – 96
Number of citations in the Science Citation Index – 268
Hirsch Index - 12
