Local Committee Member
Jiří Zelený
Jiří Zelený holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics and is Assistant Professor and Deputy Head at the Prague School of Creative Communication. His research focuses on agricultural and consumer economics, combining sociology, econometrics, and sensory evaluation methodologies. He has published more than 30 scientific works indexed in international databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. Dr Zelený has been awarded by the Institute of Food Products Marketing in Australia and by the Czech Minister of Agriculture for his academic contributions. He has extensive international experience, having worked and collaborated in Europe, the United States, Australia, Israel, and the Middle East.
AFFILIATION:
Vysoká škola kreativní komunikace - Vškk
PERSONAL INFO
Jiří Zelený. Completed a PhD in Agricultural Economics, specialising in consumer and agricultural economics through both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Deputy Head at the Prague School of Creative Communication. He has extensive academic and professional experience across multiple international contexts, including Europe, the United States, Australia, Israel, and Bahrain. He has published over 30 scientific outputs, many indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and has been actively involved in research projects and academic collaborations. His work bridges sociology, econometrics, and sensory evaluation, with applications in food science, gastronomy, and consumer behaviour. In his professional activities, he has also contributed to consultancy projects, media collaborations, and sensory analysis initiatives, including work with television channels, magazines, and industry stakeholders.
Academic Background
- PhD in Agricultural Economics
(Czech Republic)
Academic and Management Roles
- Assistant Professor and Deputy Head
Prague School of Creative CommunicationTeaching and research in Media Sociology, Psychology, and Marketing Communications Strategy.
- Assistant Professor / Lecturer (Department of Hotel Management)
Vysoká škola hotelová a ekonomická, Prague- Teaching subjects including Regional Economy, Beverages, Applied Statistics, and Wine & Beer Sommelier.
- Adjunct Assistant Professor and Project Specialist
Department of HumanitiesTeaching, thesis supervision, Erasmus+ project participation, and academic reviewing.
- Professional Speaker
Prague University of Economics and Business- Lectures in Managerial Etiquette and entrepreneurship-related topics.
- Consultant and Sensory Analyst
Prague University of Economics and BusinessIndustry collaborations with media and food sectors, including TV channels and magazines.
Lectures in Managerial Etiquette and entrepreneurship-related topics.
Consultant and Sensory Analyst
Conference Roles
Local Committee Member
Participation in the organisational support of the conference, contributing to:
- Coordination of local logistics and institutional support
- Assistance in event organisation and participant experience
- Support to the implementation of the conference programme
- Collaboration with organising and scientific committees
Collaborations and Interactions
Extensive collaboration with international researchers and institutions across Europe, the United States, Australia, Israel, and the Middle East.
Active participation in multidisciplinary research teams, particularly in the fields of sociology, economics, and food sciences.
Engagement with industry through consultancy, sensory evaluation projects, and media collaborations.
RESEARCH AREAS
- Agricultural and Consumer Economics
- Economic Sociology and Social Theory
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Econometrics and Analytical Sociology
- Food Science and Sensory Evaluation
- Consumer Behaviour and Consumer Culture
- Gastronomy, Wine, and Viticulture
- Marketing Communications and Media Research
- Agribusiness and Food Quality