Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík | Waste management | Best Researcher Award
Dean, Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic
Doc. Ing. Hynek Roubík, Ph.D., is a globally engaged Associate Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) 🌍. A passionate researcher and academic leader, he directs the BioResources & Technology Division and co-leads CZU mobiLAB. He is known for steering transformative international projects in sustainability, bioeconomy, and rural development across Europe, Africa, and Asia 🌿. His commitment to environmental innovation, capacity-building, and education reform has made him a key figure in advancing global development goals through science and policy integration.
Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Roubík holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in agricultural engineering and rural development from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague 📘. His interdisciplinary academic background blends tropical agri-sciences, renewable energy, and bioresource technologies, equipping him with deep expertise in sustainable innovations for developing regions. His education journey has been enriched by extensive research, practical fieldwork, and policy-level advisory roles, making him a versatile academic voice in global agri-tech development 🎓.
💼 Professional Experience
With over a decade of diverse international experience, Dr. Roubík has led and contributed to projects funded by Horizon Europe, UNDP, and the Czech Development Agency 🌐. From coordinating BIO-CAPITAL to enhancing rural biogas systems in Zambia, his roles span policy influence, education enhancement, and on-ground technology implementation 🌱. He serves on multiple academic boards and holds editorial responsibilities across prestigious journals. His leadership as Dean and division director underscores his commitment to sustainable education and global partnerships 🌏.
🔬 Research Interest
Dr. Roubík’s research focuses on bioeconomy, waste-to-energy technologies, sustainable rural development, and agroecological resilience 🔬. He actively explores low-emission biogas systems, circular bioeconomy policies, and climate-smart agriculture. His projects are designed to not only generate knowledge but also to translate innovations into community-level impact, particularly in tropical and developing regions 🌾.
🏆 Awards and Honors
📚 Publications
Roubík, H. et al. Sustainable biogas practices in Vietnam. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020. Cited by 48 articles 🔗
Roubík, H. et al. Biochar from tropical biomass for methane mitigation. Renewable Energy, 2021. Cited by 32 articles 🔗
Roubík, H. et al. Circular bioeconomy strategies for Central Europe. Sustainability, 2022. Cited by 27 articles 🔗
🏁 Conclusion