Professor at Slovak University of Agriculture, Slovakia
Dr. Viliam Bárek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Landscape Engineering at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, where he has taught for over 34 years. With a background in agricultural melioration and landscape engineering, he holds a Docent title in Landscaping and a Professor title in Horticulture. He has coordinated and led numerous national and international research projects, including those focused on irrigation management, climate change adaptation, and water resource management. His academic work has been widely published, with significant contributions to journals and scientific conferences. He has supervised over 100 students and is actively involved in the development of study programs at his institution. Dr. Bárek’s research spans areas such as soil-water relationships, agricultural reclamation, and the environmental impact of irrigation systems.
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Educational Background 🎓
- Bachelor’s Degree (1985) – University of Agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Agriculture, field of study: Agricultural Melioration.
- PhD (1998) – University of Agriculture in Nitra, Department of Landscape Engineering, focus on Agricultural Melioration and Landscape Engineering.
- Associate Professor (Docent) (2009) – Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra, field of study: Landscaping.
- Professor Title (2020) – Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra, field of study: Horticulture.
- Additional training: University pedagogy course (2002); various international courses on environmental management and agricultural technologies in Poland, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.
Professional Experience 💼
Viliam Bárek has been a dedicated educator and researcher for over 34 years. He began his career in 1986 at the University of Agriculture in Nitra, initially working as a professional worker and later as an assistant professor. Over the years, he has served as an assistant professor, associate professor, and is currently an associate professor at the Department of Landscape Engineering at SPU in Nitra.
Throughout his career, he has taught a wide array of subjects related to landscape engineering, irrigation systems, soil moisture regulation, and water management in agriculture. He has designed and led courses for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students. His pedagogical influence extends beyond teaching, as he has been a key figure in developing and guiding academic programs in landscape engineering, ensuring high-quality education for his students.
Research Interests 🔬
Professor Bárek’s research focuses on agricultural melioration, landscape engineering, irrigation technology, water management, and the effects of climate change on water resources in agricultural landscapes. His work has addressed issues such as:
- Efficient irrigation management in the face of climate change 🌡️
- Sedimentation in small water reservoirs 🏞️
- Regionalization of hydrophysical properties of Slovak soils 🌱
- Environmental monitoring using remote sensing and GIS technologies 🌍
- Sustainable practices in the management of water and soil resources in agriculture 🌾
He has coordinated and participated in several international and national research projects, contributing significantly to advancing knowledge in the fields of agricultural hydrology, land reclamation, and environmental sustainability.
Research Projects & Contributions 🌍
Professor Bárek has played a pivotal role in numerous research projects, both as a project leader and collaborator. Some of the notable projects include:
- APVV-0274-10 – Quantifying the impact of input data on simulation models for water resource management.
- VEGA 1/0624/09 – Research on the sedimentation process in small water reservoirs in agricultural areas.
- APVV-15 0562 – Effective irrigation management as a tool for adapting to climate change.
- OPVaV 054/2010/2.1 – Center of Excellence for Integrated Management of Basins, aiming at improving water resource management.
Publications 📚
- Title:
Prospects of Artificial Intelligence for the Sustainability of Sugarcane Production in the Modern Era of Climate Change: An Overview of Related Global Findings
Authors: Bhatt, R., Hossain, A., Majumder, D., Brestic, M., Maitra, S.
Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Year: 2024
Volume: 18
Article Number: 101519
- Title:
Heavy Metal Stress in the Agro-Environment: Consequences, Adaptations, and Remediation
Authors: Moulick, D., Hossain, A., Barek, V., Brestic, M., Skalicky, M.
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Year: 2024
Volume: 21
Issue: 14
Pages: 9297–9340
- Title:
Improvement of Soil Health and Nutrient Transformations Under Balanced Fertilization with Integrated Nutrient Management in a Rice-Wheat System in Indo-Gangetic Plains – A 34-Year Research Outcomes
Authors: Walia, S.S., Dhaliwal, S.S., Gill, R.S., Gaber, A., Hossain, A.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Article Number: e25113
- Title:
Selenium – An Environmentally Friendly Micronutrient in Agroecosystem in the Modern Era: An Overview of 50-Year Findings
Authors: Moulick, D., Mukherjee, A., Das, A., Brestic, M., Hossain, A.
Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Year: 2024
Volume: 270
Article Number: 115832
- Title:
High-Throughput Digital Imaging and Detection of Morpho-Physiological Traits in Tomato Plants Under Drought
Authors: Kovár, M., Živčák, M., Filaček, A., Yang, X., Brestič, M.
Journal: Open Agriculture
Year: 2024
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Article Number: 20220331
- Title:
Biofortification of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. (Wilczek)) with Boron, Zinc, and Iron Alters Its Grain Yield and Nutrition
Authors: Dhaliwal, S.S., Sharma, V., Shukla, A.K., Gaber, A., Hossain, A.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2023
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Article Number: 3506
- Title:
The Intertwining of Zn-Finger Motifs and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants: Current Status and Future Prospects
Authors: Moulick, D., Bhutia, K.L., Sarkar, S., Barek, V., Hossain, A.
Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
Year: 2023
Volume: 13
Article Number: 1083960
- Title:
Shoot Transcriptome Revealed Widespread Differential Expression and Potential Molecular Mechanisms of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Against Fusarium Wilt
Authors: Bhutia, K.L., Ahmad, M., Kisku, A., Gaber, A., Hossain, A.
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
Year: 2023
Volume: 14
Article Number: 1265265
- Title:
Dendrometric Evaluation of Helianthus annuus Under Water Deficit Conditions
Authors: Obročník, O., Bárek, V.
Journal: Journal of Water and Land Development
Year: 2023
Volume: 59
Pages: 50–53
- Title:
Strategies for Monitoring Plant Water Stress
Authors: Bárek, V., Horák, J., Igaz, D., Obročník, O., Kišš, V.
Conference: International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management (SGEM)
Year: 2023
Volume: 23
Issue: 3.1
Pages: 273–279