Directory Archive - Anglo-American University in Prague /directory/ 91成人 is a top private university in Czech Republic offering dual accredited bachelor and master level programs in English across Business, International Relations, Humanities, Social Sciences, Political Science, Journalism, Media Studies, Visual Arts and Law. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Sarah Young, M.A. /directory/sarah-young/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:47:43 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=38789 Originally from Chicago, USA, Sarah earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago and her master鈥檚 degree in Philosophy and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her thesis discussed the role of aesthetic experiences in cultivating a care ethic for the Earth. Sarah has spent her career working in education […]

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Originally from Chicago, USA, Sarah earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago and her master鈥檚 degree in Philosophy and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her thesis discussed the role of aesthetic experiences in cultivating a care ethic for the Earth.

Sarah has spent her career working in education across a variety of roles including as a teacher, academic tutor, curriculum designer, education team manager at nonprofits, and college admissions counselor and essay coach. Having studied in Bolivia, Rome, and Paris herself, Sarah is passionate about the transformative potential of educational experiences that expose students to enriching and diverse unfamiliar environments.

After years of living in Prague, Sarah is excited to be leveraging her skills to help students access the sort of international educational opportunities she found so impactful in her own academic journey. She is happy to connect via email or a call to discuss admissions at 91成人.

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David Grepl /directory/david-grepl/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:32:39 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=38793 Originally from Prague, David spent most of his life living abroad as a third culture kid, with time spent in Helsinki, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Lucerne, London, and Bangkok before returning home to the Czech Republic. Since 2019, David has been dedicated to international education admissions and recruitment, initially starting at K-12 schools. Having moved and […]

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Originally from Prague, David spent most of his life living abroad as a third culture kid, with time spent in Helsinki, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Lucerne, London, and Bangkok before returning home to the Czech Republic.

Since 2019, David has been dedicated to international education admissions and recruitment, initially starting at K-12 schools. Having moved and “started anew” countless times himself, he brings an empathetic approach when guiding prospective students through their university choices, helping them find programs at 91成人 that align with both their academic passions and personal backgrounds.

In his role, David travels to high schools and attends fairs across Europe and beyond, connecting directly with students and university counselors to share what makes studying at 91成人 special. He is always accessible via email and happy to schedule a call to explore study opportunities at Anglo-American University.

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Konstantinos Kafetsios, Ph.D. /directory/konstantinos-kafetsios/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:47:31 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=38831 Konstantinos Kafetsios is a social and organizational psychologist and Professor of Psychology. His research focuses on emotion and social perception, adult attachment and interpersonal relationships, and the ways in which these processes vary across cultures and organizational settings. A central theme of his work is understanding how fundamental relational and emotional processes shape interpersonal, organizational, […]

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Konstantinos Kafetsios is a social and organizational psychologist and Professor of Psychology. His research focuses on emotion and social perception, adult attachment and interpersonal relationships, and the ways in which these processes vary across cultures and organizational settings. A central theme of his work is understanding how fundamental relational and emotional processes shape interpersonal, organizational, and collective behavior. His research combines experimental, cross-cultural, and multilevel approaches.

He has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects and has published extensively in leading journals in social and organizational, emotion, and cross-cultural psychology. He serves or has served as Associate Editor of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, the European Journal of Social Psychology, and the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. His current research program, supported by the European Research Council, advances understanding of how basic relational patterns shape trust, norms, and cooperation across cultures.

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Matthew Laker, Ph.D. /directory/matthew-laker-ph-d/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:45:03 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=38514 Dr. Matthew Laker is a psychologist and lecturer in the The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Karlova University (2026). Previously he completed an MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology from La Salle University administered at the University of New York Prague (2013). He also holds an MBA from St. […]

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Dr. Matthew Laker is a psychologist and lecturer in the The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Karlova University (2026). Previously he completed an MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology from La Salle University administered at the University of New York Prague (2013). He also holds an MBA from St. Xavier University in Chicago (2001).

Dr. Laker鈥檚 dissertation work pertained to the effects of childhood stress and aviophobia His current research project is in borderline personality disorder. He brings a 鈥渉ands on鈥� orientation to psychology with over a decade of experience in private practice. Prior to returning to university, Dr. Laker worked in finance and legal information services at a Fortune 100 company.

Publications:

  • Laker, M. K., Bob, P., Riethof, N., & Raboch, J. (2024). Fear of flying, stress and epileptic-like symptoms. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 777-782.
  • Laker, Matthew. “Specific phobia: flight.” Activitas Nervosa Superior 54.3 (2012): 108-117.

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Martin K谩艌a, MgA. /directory/martin-kana-mga/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:49:05 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=38390 Martin K谩艌a, MgA., is a Czech artist and lecturer specializing in drawing, painting, and sculpture. He graduated from the Drawing Studio of Jitka Svobodov谩 at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and has been exhibiting his work since the mid-1990s. His artistic practice explores drawing as both a fundamental artistic discipline and a conceptual […]

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Martin K谩艌a, MgA., is a Czech artist and lecturer specializing in drawing, painting, and sculpture. He graduated from the Drawing Studio of Jitka Svobodov谩 at the and has been exhibiting his work since the mid-1990s. His artistic practice explores drawing as both a fundamental artistic discipline and a conceptual tool, combining traditional observation with experimentation across media and industrial materials. K谩艌a鈥檚 work has been exhibited widely and is represented in the collections of major institutions, including the . At 91成人, he teaches drawing with an emphasis on developing observation, creative thinking, and individual artistic expression.

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Milan Bab铆k, D.Phil /directory/milan-babik/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:36:26 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=38109 Milan Bab铆k serves as a lecturer at the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at 91成人. He holds a D.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Oxford, a B.A. in Government and Economics from Colby College (Maine, USA), and an M.Sc. in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior […]

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Milan Bab铆k serves as a lecturer at the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at 91成人. He holds a D.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Oxford, a B.A. in Government and Economics from Colby College (Maine, USA), and an M.Sc. in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to joining 91成人, he spent fifteen years teaching international relations at liberal arts colleges in New England, including Colby, Williams, and Dartmouth.

Publications & Other Activities

  • Author of Statecraft and Salvation (Baylor University Press, 2013)
  • Author of The Poetics of International Politics (Routledge, 2019)
  • Articles published in journals including Diplomatic History, Review of International Studies, and History and Theory
  • Author of (Prostor, 2026), a story about war and freedom and his debut as a novelist

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MgA. Petr Ba艡inka /directory/mga-petr-barinka/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:31:10 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=38052 Petr Ba艡inka, MgA., is a Czech visual artist and educator. He studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague under Prof. Kurt Gebauer before completing postgraduate studies in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava under Prof. Ivan Csudai. His work has been presented in numerous solo and […]

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Petr Ba艡inka, MgA., is a Czech visual artist and educator. He studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague under Prof. Kurt Gebauer before completing postgraduate studies in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava under Prof. Ivan Csudai.

His work has been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the Czech Republic and internationally, and is represented in the collections of the and other public and private collections. A recipient of the National Gallery 333 Art Award and the ESSL Art Award: VIG Special Invitation, Ba艡inka brings extensive contemporary artistic practice and exhibition experience to his teaching.

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Al啪b臎ta Bel谩nov谩 /directory/alzbeta-belanova/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:53:10 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=37497 Originally from Prague, Liz spent her formative years in the UK, Canada and finally the U.S., where she earned her degree from Rutgers University. She was also awarded the Schaeffer Fellowship in Literary Translation at the University of California, Irvine. After returning to the Czech Republic, Liz built a career spanning translation, education and operations […]

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Originally from Prague, Liz spent her formative years in the UK, Canada and finally the U.S., where she earned her degree from Rutgers University. She was also awarded the Schaeffer Fellowship in Literary Translation at the University of California, Irvine.

After returning to the Czech Republic, Liz built a career spanning translation, education and operations management. She worked as a localization manager at Arbes Technologies and later served as manager of the Kids&Us Mod艡any language school, where she gained extensive experience in educational leadership and team coordination.

At 91成人, Liz oversees Student Experience and Engagement, as well as the Career Center and Alumni Relations Office. Her role includes welcoming and onboarding new students, fostering a vibrant and supportive campus community and managing the Academic Tutoring Center and Student Mentor Program. She is passionate about helping students make the most of their time at 91成人鈥攁cademically and personally鈥攁nd works to create opportunities, connections and experiences that will stay with them long after graduation. 

Having raised two wonderful children of her own, Liz has a deep appreciation for the exciting but also challenging journey into adulthood. Combined with her professional experience, this gives her a genuine understanding of the questions, opportunities and uncertainties many students face. She is always happy to listen, offer guidance or simply have a chat.

In her free time, Liz continues to pursue translation to promote Czech literature abroad. Her translations of works by leading Czech authors such as Alena Morn拧tajnov谩, Simona Bohat谩 and Lidmila K谩brtov谩 have been published by Seagull Books and Comma Press.

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Tereza Violet Stehl铆kov谩, Ph.D. /directory/tereza-violet-stehlikova/ Mon, 25 May 2026 13:52:50 +0000 /?post_type=directory&p=37191 Tereza Violet Stehl铆kov谩 is a Czech/British artist, researcher, writer, and educator. She holds a doctorate and master鈥檚 degree in Animation from the Royal College of Art in London, as well as a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from Central Saint Martins. Her work spans moving image, installation, participatory performance, writing, and artistic research, […]

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Tereza Violet Stehl铆kov谩 is a Czech/British artist, researcher, writer, and educator. She holds a doctorate and master鈥檚 degree in Animation from the Royal College of Art in London, as well as a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from Central Saint Martins. Her work spans moving image, installation, participatory performance, writing, and artistic research, with a focus on sensory and embodied experience in meaning-making.

Stehl铆kov谩 began her research appointment at Anglo-American University in 2026. Her academic experience includes roles at the University of Westminster, the Royal College of Art, and the University of Creative Communication in Prague. She also teaches artistic research at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and UMPRUM.

Her cross-disciplinary research connects artistic practice, sensory studies, philosophy, experimental psychology, and art-science dialogue. Her monograph Exiled from Our Bodies: How to Come Back to Our Senses was published by Routledge in 2025. She is founder and editor of Tangible Territory and co-founder of 鈥淓cstatic Truth,鈥� an international symposium series on expanded animation and documentary practice.

Her films, installations and participatory performances have been presented internationally, including at Whitechapel Gallery, Danielle Arnaud Gallery, Prague Quadrennial, Somerset House, Stadtkino Vienna, the British Film Institute London Film Festival, Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival, and the Under_the_RADAR festival in Vienna.

Specializations

  • Artistic research
  • Sensory studies and embodiment
  • Haptic visuality and tactile moving image
  • Multisensory aesthetics and cross-modal perception
  • Moving image, installation and participatory performance
  • Expanded animation and documentary practice
  • Art-science collaboration
  • The infra-ordinary, place, atmosphere and lived space
  • Practice-based doctoral research and supervision

Publications

  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2026). Tactile matters: Haptic dialogue and material empathy in moving image practice. In B. Hosea & J. Hagler (Eds.), Expanded Animation: Synaesthetic Syntax. Palgrave Macmillan. Forthcoming.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2026). Trieste: In-between states. In D. Wiemann (Ed.), John Berger in Collaboration. Intellect Books. Forthcoming.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2026). How to come back to your senses. Psyche.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2025). Exiled from Our Bodies: How to Come Back to Our Senses. Routledge.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2025). TT Journal: Treading and tracing a common territory. Journal for Artistic Research.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2023). The Infra-ordinary Lab. Theatralia.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2014). Mapping the terrain of lived space. In Artistic Research – Strategies for Embodiment. Nordic Summer University.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2013). Tactility and film. In It’s a Method! Practice-Based Research. Bauhaus University Weimar.
  • Berger, J., & Michaels, A. (2011). Railtracks. Photographs by T. Stehl铆kov谩. Go Together Press.
  • Stehl铆kov谩, T. V. (2007). The Story of Violet. Go Together Press.

Artistic & Research Activities

  • Absolute Now II, Danielle Arnaud Gallery, London, 2026.
  • The Infra-ordinary Lab, participatory performance, Prague Quadrennial, Prague, 2023.
  • Familial Traces, solo video installation, Sternstudio Gallery, Vienna, 2023.
  • Ophelia in Exile, solo video installation, Vitrinka Gallery, Czech Centre London, 2021.
  • Disappearing Wormwood, Whitechapel Gallery, London, 2020.
  • Touch Talk Tell: Sensory Storytelling, Somerset House, London, 2017.
  • TRIESTE: In-between States, Whitechapel Gallery, London, 2016.
  • Absolute Now, Atsuko Barouh Gallery, Tokyo, 2015.

Curatorial and Editorial Leadership

  • Founder and editor, Tangible Territory, 2020-present.
  • Co-founder and organiser/curator, Ecstatic Truth symposium series, 2016-present.
  • Concept and curation, MAKING SENSE minifest, 2025.
  • Co-curator and co-organiser, In-Habit international symposium, Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, 2022.

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doc. PhDr. Gabriela Malkova, Ph.D. /directory/doc-phdr-gabriela-malkova-ph-d/ Fri, 01 May 2026 11:32:00 +0000 / Gabriela M谩lkov谩 is the founder and director of the 91成人 Institute of Applied Psychology and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Anglo-American University in Prague. She earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at Charles University and, since 2002, has pursued an academic and research career at its Faculty of Humanities and Faculty […]

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Gabriela M谩lkov谩 is the founder and director of the 91成人 Institute of Applied Psychology and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Anglo-American University in Prague. She earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at Charles University and, since 2002, has pursued an academic and research career at its Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Education, later serving as Vice-Dean for Research at the Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on literacy development, early language and phonological skills, and their role in reading and spelling acquisition across languages, with a strong interest in advancing applied research that bridges theory and practice.

She has developed and co-developed several diagnostic and intervention tools widely used in Czech educational and counselling practice and has contributed to many national and international research projects, including the Multilingual Assessment Battery of Early Literacy (MABEL) (). She is a member of the International Society for Scientific Studies of Reading and a founding member of the European Literacy Network. Alongside her research, she has extensive experience in lifelong learning programs for professionals in psychology, counselling, and speech therapy, and is dedicated to mentoring students and early career researchers.

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