List of PhD Supervisors

This list of supervisors is just indicative. Thesis’ topics are not regularly published. Students usually have their own idea of a topic that is more or less regulated by agreement with the selected supervisor. According to the requirements, the topic chosen should be consulted with the potential supervisor prior to filing the application and, above all, it must be confirmed that the supervisor has free capacity and is willing to supervise the given student and chosen topic. If you already have a certain idea of the focus of your work and you do not know exactly who of the professors or associate professors who may supervise doctoral students on the Faculty of Management, it is recommended you consult this with the head of the relevant department:

Department of Management (focus on public and business management, marketing, taxes, etc.) – head of the department Petra Kozakova, PhD (petra.kozakova@vse.cz)
Department of Data Analytics (focus on informatics, statistics, mathematics, decision making theories, optimization methods and application of these subjects into management) – head of the department Lucie Vachova, PhD (lucie.vachova@vse.cz)
Department of Social Sciences (focus on psychology, sociology, law, economics, respectively soft skills and their application in management) – head of the department Jiri Vopatek, PhD (jiri.vopatek@vse.cz)

List of Supervisors for Ph.D. Students

Dr. Amitabh Anand

Dr. Amitabh Anand

ananda@excelia-group.com

Areas of research

Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Economies, Human Resource Management, Organization studies, Organizational & Employee Behaviours, Technology Behaviour, Knowledge Management, Management Learning, Managerial Issue and Development, B2B Markets, Ethics and Sustainable Business.

Sample topics for dissertation theses

Entrepreneurship and SMEs growth and survival during uncertainty, displacement, and geopolitical tensions
Darkside of the Enterprises: Ethical conflicts, Misconduct, Fraud, Knowledge hiding and Deception
Taboos in Workplace: Employee romance, sleeping at work, Adult entertainment products, etc.
Organizational knowledge Management and Employee Behaviours
Responsible Enterprises in the context of Spirituality, Ethics and Mindfulness

doc. Ing. Vladislav Bína, Ph.D.

vladislav.bina@vse.cz

Supervised Theses Topics

The impact of generative artificial intelligence on the quality and speed of managerial decision-making
Explainable AI as a determinant of managerial trust in algorithmic recommendations
Individual and organizational factors influencing the adoption of large language models and AI in small and medium-sized enterprises
The role of advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence in the field of ESG

doc. Ing. Jiří Dvořák, Ph.D.

dvorakji@vse.cz

Areas of research

strategic management, international management

Sample topics for dissertation theses

Artificial intelligence and its implementation in strategic management

Adoption of artificial intelligence and its impact on sustainability

Corporate social responsibility in supply chains

Competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility

doc. Ing. Ondřej Dvouletý, Ph.D., MSc.

ondrej.dvoulety@vse.cz

Supervised Theses Topics

Heterogeneous effects of public entrepreneurship and SME policies
Economic effects of non-financial support of entrepreneurship
Economic sustainability of social enterprises and their drivers
Heterogeneity of entrepreneurs and self-employed persons, their motivation and lifestyle
Crowdfunding as a way how to finance a business start-up and its growth

Ing. Jiří Filip, Ph.D.

filipj@utia.cas.cz

Research Areas

Measurement, Modeling, and Analysis of Human Perception of Materials, Application of Deep Learning Methods for Material Appearance Analysis

Sample topics for dissertation theses

Benefits of Analyzing Visual and Tactile Properties of Materials for E-commerce
Generative Modeling of Product Appearance in Any Environment

doc. Ing. Tomáš Kincl, Ph.D.

tomas.kincl@vse.cz

Areas of research

technology adoption and marketing, consumer behavior, corporate social responsibility and its perception by consumers,

Sample topics for dissertation theses

Sustainable consumer behavior and its determinants
Barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises
Implementation of artificial intelligence and perception of quality in services
The impact of artificial intelligence adoption on employee perceptions
Corporate social responsibility and its influence on consumer perception/behaviour

doc. RNDr. Lenka Komárková, Ph.D.

lenka.komarkova@vse.cz

Areas of research

Organizational behavior, learning culture, job insecurity, work values, sustainable human resource management

Sample topics for dissertation theses

The importance of the alignment of personal and organizational values in the case of employee work outputs

The effect of sustainable human resource management on employee engagement

Job insecurity and employee well-being in the context of the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace

Mgr. Ing. Pavel Král, Ph.D.

pavel.kral@vse.cz

Research Areas

Organizational transparency (traditional and emerging forms), Reward management, Sport governance

Sample topics for dissertation theses

Individual-level determinants of organizational transparency
Organizational approaches to ESG transparency
The process study of organizational transition toward pay transparency
Alternative outcomes of pay-for-performance incentives
Conditions influencing the effects of pay incentives
The influence of financial pressure on upper echelons

Mgr. Ing. Martin Luštický, Ph.D.

martin.lusticky@vse.cz

Research Areas

destination management, tourism destination competitiveness, regional stakeholder management, regional development / tourism destination development, strategic planning

Sample topics for dissertation theses

The role of destination stakeholders in the concept of sustainable development of tourism destinations
Dynamic linkages between factors of competitiveness of tourism destinations
Utilization of the adaptive co-management concept in managing the development of tourism destinations
Application of systems thinking in destination management / regional management

Ing. Michal Novák, Ph.D.

michal.novak@vse.cz

Research Areas

Consumer Behavior and Decision-Making, Visual Attention and Perception, Advertising Management and Media Planning

Sample Dissertation Topics

The Impact of Selected Technologies on Visual Attention and Consumer Decision-Making
Effectiveness of Emotional Appeals in Advertising: An Integrated Approach Utilizing Visual Attention and Consumer Perception Analysis
The Influence of Cultural Differences on the Effectiveness of Marketing Strategies and Tactics
Optimization of Television Advertising Campaigns: An Integrated Approach Utilizing Audience Analysis and Strategic Planning

Mehmet A. Orhan Ph.D.

m.orhan@nyenrode.nl

Research Areas

Critical management studies, organizational studies, organizational behavior, sustainable (academic) careers, employee well-being, the state of academia, as well as remote work, technology use in the workplace, sustainable future of work.

Sample topics for dissertation theses

Social inequalities, psychological capital and the future of work
Dark sides of remote work
Inequalities in remote work: Power dynamics, technology access, and employee well-being in the hybrid workplace
Inequalities in higher education and academia
Technological inequalities in the workplace
Non-standard work practices and individual experiences in the digital world (digital careers such as YouTubers, influencers, etc.)
Overemployment in the digital era
Academic elites and questionable research practices

Any other topic proposals are welcome. Precise topics can be determined upon mutual agreement that brings the areas of interest specified above.

doc. Ing. Peter Pažitný, Ph.D., MSc

peter.pazitny@vse.cz

Supervised Theses Topics

New models of organizing healthcare providers at the city, regional, and metropolitan levels (e.g., long-term contracts, metropolitan funds, foundation-based models, public–private partnerships, consortia).
Modern payment mechanisms in healthcare (risk-sharing contracts, pay-for-performance, pay-for-quality) in the context of the New Public Management approach.
Redesign and transformation of patient pathways in chronic disease management through digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

doc. Ing. Jindřich Špička, Ph.D.

jindrich.spicka@vse.cz

Areas of research

Risk management in agricultural primary production

Sample topics for dissertation theses

the supervisor prefers a personal agreement with those interested in study

doc. Ing. Petr Štumpf, Ph.D.

petr.stumpf@vse.cz

Research areas

destination management and marketing, destination competitiveness and sustainability, visitor satisfaction, systems thinking and system dynamics in tourism

Sample topics of PhD thesis

Models for decision making support in destination management and marketing

Customer satisfaction and its determinants in tourism

Social sustainability in a tourism destination

Ing. Jiří Vomlel, Ph.D.

jirka.vomlel@gmail.com

Areas of research

Artificial Intelligence, Probabilistic Graphical Models, Machine Learning, Computerized Adaptive Testing

Sample topics of PhD Thesis

Artificial Intelligence for managerial decision support

Adaptation of user applications to user needs and level

Machine learning methods for obtaining structural knowledge from data