Specialization
Forest entomology, Bark beetle ecology and management, Large-scale forest disturbances, Forest pest monitoring and prediction.
Educational & Professional Background
Education
- Master in Forestry Engineering, CZU Prague, 2008
- PhD in Forest Pest and Game Management, CZU Prague, 2013
Professional Experience
- 1998–2017, Forestry and Game Management Research Institute (VÚLHM), Jíloviště–Strnady – Research Assistant, then Researcher; national monitoring of forest damaging agents, research in forest pest management
- 2017–present, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, CZU Prague – Assistant Professor; research in forest entomology, teaching, PhD supervision, deputy head of department
- Prognosis of bark beetle outbreak development and innovative management approaches, NAZV QK23020039, 2023–2025, Co-investigator
- Centre for Landscape and Biodiversity, TAČR SS02030018, 2021–2026, Coordinator of working package (forest ecosystem disturbances)
- Objectivisation of forest damaging agents monitoring using remote sensing tools, NAZV QK1920458, 2019–2021, Project leader
- Building an Excellent Scientific Team Focused on Climate Change Impacts on Forests, EXTEMIT-K, 2017–2023, Researcher
At Forest Risk Research Centre
Roman focuses on the ecology and management of bark beetle disturbances, with emphasis on the spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus). He integrates field entomology with remote sensing and advanced monitoring tools to improve early detection of forest pest outbreaks. His research also covers methods for predicting outbreak onset and dynamics, and developing management strategies for their suppression and mitigation. He also serves as deputy head of the department, contributes to doctoral education as a member of the PhD board, and holds a seat on the Academic Senate of both the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences and the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.
Beyond Science
When not in the forest or at the computer screen, Roman can be found on the badminton court. He also has a passion for old-growth forests and the variety of trees, and enjoys exploring history and architecture.
