Cyanobacterial Evolution Research Lab

doc. Mgr. Petr Dvořák, Ph.D.

Associate Proffesor

Chairman of the Czech Phycological Society

Associate Proffesor

I am an associate professor at the Department of Botany, Palacký University Olomouc (Czech Republic) and chairman of the Czech Phycological Society. I was a postdoc at Uppsala University (Sweden) and completed habilitation at Charles University, Prague (Czech Republic). I am interested in evolutionary biology, taxonomy, and systematics of cyanobacteria and algae. Currently, I am investigating factors driving the emergence of new species in Microcoleus (cyanobacteria) and chrysophytes (Synura and Mallomonas) using population genomics, phylogenomics, and bioinformatics. I also pursue the application of phylogenomics and population genomics into the taxonomy across all cyanobacterial groups.

Phone: (420) 585 634 080

Email: p.dvorak@upol.cz

Address: Šlechtitelů 27, 78371, Olomouc, Czech Republic

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Aleksandar Stanojković

I am an evolutionary biologist interested in genomics of microorganisms, especially cyanobacteria. I completed my PhD at Palacký University Olomouc in 2023, where I investigated evolutionary forces governing diversification of cyanobacteria on a global and local scale by focusing on genome-wide signatures of diversity and divergence. I am a postdoctoral researcher in the same lab since October 2023. I am currently applying bioinfomatics approaches to study the adaptation and genetic variation of Microcoleus cyanobacterium using nanopore sequencing data.

Email: aleksandar.stanojkovicdbe@gmail.com

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Svatopluk Skoupý

I am a molecular biologist, interested in population genomics and taxonomy of micoralgae and specifically cyanobacteria. I am currently finishing my PhD studies at Palacký University in Olomouc, focusing on investigating population genomics and biogeography of fillamentous soil-crust forming cyanobacteria, with the employment of large-scale datasets.

Email: svatopluk.skoupy@upol.cz

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Adéla Kovalíková

I am a molecular biologist, and I completed my master's degree in 2023. During both my bachelor's and master's studies, I focused on virology and phytopathology. After taking a one-year break, I am working on my PhD at Palacký University in Olomouc, where I am studying speciation and adaptation in cyanobacteria and how they are influenced by the environment. I am utilizing genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics.

Email: adela.kovalikova01@upol.cz

Barbora Hájková

I completed my master´s degree in biotechnology and genetic engineering, where I studied plant cytoskeleton using molecular biology, tissue culture, and advanced microscopy methods. Because of my interest in cyanobacteria and molecular biology, I decided to pursue PhD at Palacký University in Olomouc. I will be studying the evolution of cyanobacteria and their mechanisms of adaptation to stress conditions with an emphasis on epigenetics.

Email: barbora.hajkova02@upol.cz