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 Prague1997–2000: Vice Dean for Studies & Didactics, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture Prague2000–2003: Vice Rector for Science and Research, Czech University of Agriculture Prague2003–2010: Vice Rector for University Estates & Communication with SpecialistsSince 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 PraguePlant 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 PlantsTitle of Associate Professor Dissertation: Ions Interaction in Soil Solution in Connection with Yield and Quality of Fodder Oats and Silage MaizeProfessor Nomination in Subject Area: Agrochemistry and Plant NutritionRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität BonnJustus-Liebig-Universität GießenHumboldt Universität zu BerlinInstitute of Soils Sciences and Photosynthesis USSR Academy of Sciences, Pushchino na OkeHead, PhD Subject Area Commission – General Plant Production, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Agriculture PragueMember, 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 studentsCzech University of Life Sciences PragueFaculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences PragueFaculty of Agriculture, South Bohemian University, BudweisSouth Bohemian University, BudweisMendel University of Agriculture and Forestry, Brno.Veterinary and Pharmacology University, BrnoSlovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, SlovakiaTechnical University in Zvolen, SlovakiaPlant Production Research Centre, Prague - RuzyněBioindicator and Revitalisation Centre, PraguePlant Production Research Centre, Prague – Ruzyně, Board memberInternational Society of Trace Elements and BiochemistryEuropean Society for AgronomyInternational Fertiliser SocietyGesellschaft für PflanzenbauwissenschaftenDeutsche Gesellschaft für PfanzenernährungSpecialised 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 ResearchNumber of scientific papers cited on the Web of Science – 96Number of citations in the Science Citation Index – 268Hirsch Index - 12