On Thursday, 9 January 2025, the FTZ Academic Senate elected Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík as the new Dean for the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) for the term 2025–2029. He will assume leadership on 25 April 2025, succeeding prof. dr. ir. Patrick Van Damme. 

BRT congratulates him and wishes him a successful term as he continues his impactful work at both FTZ and BRT! 

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BioResources and Technology Division (BRT) junior researcher and PhD student Lydia Mawar Ningsih and BRT Director Assoc Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík recently published an article! This study explores the energy audit approach for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the tofu industry in Indonesia. It focuses on four key areas of energy use: cooking, grinding, utilities, and human energy. The study also examines water consumption and wastewater generation during tofu production. Data was collected from 40 tofu industries in Bandar Lampung city, Indonesia.

At BRT, we’re passionate about driving sustainable innovation in agriculture through cutting-edge technologies. Recently, BRT junior researcher and PhD student Adam Hruška had the opportunity to speak at an event centered on the power of AI in promoting sustainable practices and advancing modern agriculture. Here are his first account insights!

Recently, the BRT welcomed new PhD student Manvendra Kumar. Read all about his firsthand account detailing his background and aspirations below! It all started with a question: What if waste could power our future? Growing up in India, where cultural diversity thrives alongside environmental challenges, I was often struck ?by the contrast between human activity and its impact on nature. This curiosity shaped my academic choices and led me to explore the intersection of waste management and renewable energy. Fast forward to today, I am a first-year PhD student in the BioResources and Technology (BRT) Division at the Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague (CZU). My journey to this point has been filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and a lot of learning—but the goal remains constant: to make renewable energy accessible and sustainable for everyone.

To broaden and develop our teams’ collaborative skills while offering visiting students the chance to expand their scientific networks and gain cultural experiences, BRT encourages students to join our team for internship opportunities. These internships aim to facilitate idea exchange, foster professional growth, and create opportunities for collaboration.