Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Person-Related Identification Information

• Libor Frank, PhD.
• Web of Science ResearcherID: D-3304-2013
• Scopus ID: 57207840940
• ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2905-2563

Department and Contact

• Department of Security Studies
• E-mail: libor.frank@vsci.cz

Employment - Position

• Research Fellow

Education and Academic Qualifications

• 2018: MSC Global Security Challenges, NATO Defence College, Rome, Italy
• 2010: Senior Course on Security Policy, National Security Institute, University of Delaware (Fulbright), U.S.A.
• 2008: Senior Course on Security Policy in a New Europe, Stockholm, Sweden
• 2006: PhD. in Political Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
• 2004-2005: Pilot High Level Course, European Security and Defence College, Brussels
• 2001: Senior Course on Public International Law, Stockholm, Sweden
• 2001: Senior Course on Conflict Management, Uppsala, Sweden
• 1999: M.A. in Political Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
• 1997: Bachelor in Political Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Employment

• Since 2014: Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies (CSMSS), University of Defence in Brno
• Since 2013: Department of Security Studies, CEVRO Institut
• 2010-2014: Department of Lifelong Learning, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Defence in Brno
• 2000-2010: Institute of Strategic Studies and successor organizations, Military Academy and University of Defence in Brno
• 1999-2000: Department of Social Sciences, Command and Staff Faculty, Military Academy in Brno

Areas of Expertise

• Security Environment Assessment
• Security and Public Opinion
• International Migration and Demographic Development

Scientific and Research Activities

• 2021-2025: Resilience of the Armed Forces and Security Forces Against Hybrid Threats (IMPAKT 1 - VJ01010122)
• 2021-2021: Financial aspects of CZ PRES 2022. Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, University College of Business in Prague (TIRDUVCR932MT04)
• 2021-2025: Armed Conflict „OZKON“ (DZRO – University of Defence)
• 2019-2022: SAS-154 Future Strategic Environment Assessment: Framework for Analysis (NATO STO)
• 2017-2019: Strategic Analyses for Supporting Governmental Decision-making in the Field of Foreign and Security Policy within the framework KDFOP-2.1.2-VEKOP-15-2016-00001 Public Service Development Establishing Good Governance. Centre for Strategic and Defence Studies (Budapest)
• 2016-2020: Strategic Alternatives for the Building and Development of the Czech Armed Forces „STRATAL“ (DZRO – University of Defence)
• 2014-2015: INOSPEM - Innovation of the master's study program of the Faculty of Military Leadership (CZ. 1.07/2.2.00/28.0326)
• 2013-2015: Trends in the Building of the Czech Armed Forces in Connection with the Development of the Security Environment "TRENDS" (DZRO – University of Defence)
• 2010: Visegrad Security Cooperation Initiative (VSCI), Slovak Atlantic Commission (SK), Jagello 2000 (CZ), International Centre for Democratic Transition (HU), Euro-Atlantic Association (PL) - International Visegrad Fund
• 2010-2012: Operational Concept of the Czech Armed Forces in Joint Operations ("OPERKON"), Czech MoD
• 2009-2012: Creation of Modular Structures of Task Forces for the Whole Spectrum of Operations and Their Verification Using CD&E ("STRUCTURE"), Czech MoD

Activities Outside University

• 2023-present: Member of the Czech Political Science Association
• 2023-present: Member of the Central and Eastern European International Association (CEEISA)
• Since 2010: Chairman of the editorial board of Obrana a strategie journal (Web of Science, Scopus, ERIH)
• 2009-2013: Member of the editorial board of Strategic Impact
• 2009-2011: Member of the editorial board of Vojenské reflexie
• 2006-2018: Member of the editorial board of Central European Political Studies Review

Achievements

• 2020: National Security Council Award to the editorial board of the Obrana a strategie journal for significant contribution in the field of security policy of the Czech Republic for 2020, specifically for activity in the security community focused on publishing activities devoted to the development of science, research and education in defence and security
• 2019: „Teacher of the Year“ - the best teacher of CSMSS based on the student survey
• 2018: „Teacher of the Year“ - the best teacher of CSMSS based on the student survey
• 2017: Rector's Plaque for significant personal contribution to the improvement of the education system at the University of Defence and achieving long-term excellent results in pedagogical activities

Major Publications

• DIVISOVA, Vendula, Libor FRANK, Vladimir BIZIK and Antonin NOVOTNY. A RESILIENT SOLDIER, A RESILIENT STATE A Tool for Measuring Czech Armed Forces′ Resilience Against Hybrid Interference. Obrana a strategie. Brno: UNIV DEFENCE, CENTER SECURITY & MILITARY STRATEGIC STUDIES, 2023, vol. 23, No 1, p. 173-191. ISSN 1214-6463. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3849/1802-7199.23.2023.01.173-191. info
• STOJAR, Richard, Libor FRANK, Vendula DIVIŠOVÁ and Dominika KOSÁROVÁ. Security Environment. Sectoral Analysis and Implications for the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic 2022. Online. Brno: Univerzita obrany, 2023, 108 pp. URL info
• FRANK, Libor, Vladimír BÍZIK, Adam POTOČŇÁK and Vendula DIVIŠOVÁ. Vojenské implikace bezpečnostního prostředí. 2023. info
• KARAFFA, Vladimír, Martin HRINKO, Jaromír ZŮNA, Kamila Vendula MUZIKOVÁ, Libor FRANK and Pavel VETEŠNÍK. Vybrané kapitoly o bezpečnosti (Selected chapters on safety). Praha: VŠ CEVRO Institut, Praha, 2022, 622 pp. Vybrané kapitoly o bezpečnosti, 1. vydání. ISBN 978-80-87125-35-9. VŠ CEVRO Institut, Praha info
• FUCIK, Jakub, Libor FRANK and Richard STOJAR. Autonomous Systems and Cyberspace: Opportunities for the Armed Forces. 2022. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98260-7_28. info
• DIVISOVA, Vendula, Libor FRANK, Jan HANZELKA, Antonin NOVOTNY and Jan BREN. "THE WHOLE IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF THE PARTS" Towards Developing a Multidimensional Concept of Armed Forces' Resilience Towards Hybrid Interference. Obrana a strategie. BRNO: UNIV DEFENCE, CENTER SECURITY & MILITARY STRATEGIC STUDIES, 2021, vol. 21, No 2, p. 3-20. ISSN 1214-6463. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3849/1802-7199.21.2021.02.003-020. info
• STOJAR, Richard, Jakub FUCIK and Libor FRANK. Wars Without Soldiers and Casualties or Victories in Hearts and Minds? 2020. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43890-6_30. info
• FUCIK, Jakub, Libor FRANK and Richard STOJAR. Legality and Legitimacy of the Autonomous Weapon Systems. 2020. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43890-6_33. info
• FRANK, Libor, Antonin NOVOTNY and Jakub FUCIK. Official Attitudes and Political Evaluation of International Migration in the Czech Republic. 2019. info
• FUCIK, Jakub, Libor FRANK and Richard STOJAR. Autonomous Systems and Chinese Strategic Thinking. Cham: SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, 2019. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14984-0_44. info
• PROCHAZKA, Josef, Antonin NOVOTNY, Richard STOJAR and Libor FRANK. THE LONG TERM PERSPECTIVE FOR DEFENCE 2030 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS. POLITICKE VEDY. BANSKA BYSTRICA: BELIANUM-MATEJ BEL UNIV PRESS, 2018, vol. 21, No 4, p. 118-139. ISSN 1335-2741. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.24040/politickevedy.2018.21.4.118-139. info
• FRANK, Libor, Josef PROCHAZKA and Richard STOJAR. International Migration and the Czech Republic: Assumptions and Reality. In 978-0-9998551-1-9. VISION 2020: SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT. 2018, p. 3817-3824. info
• STOJAR, Richard and Libor FRANK. CHANGES IN ARMED CONFLICTS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE REGULAR ARMED FORCES. In 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION: MANAGEMENT AND MILITARY SCIENCES, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1. 2012, p. 142-145. ISSN 1843-6722. info
• FRANK, Libor. PREVENTING AND COMBATING PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS. In 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION: MANAGEMENT AND MILITARY SCIENCES, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1. 2012, p. 276-279. ISSN 1843-6722. info
• FRANK, Libor. CREATION OF SCENARIOS AND OTHER METHODS AS A TOOL FOR PREDICTING THE FUTURE SECURITY AND OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. In 17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1: MANAGEMENT AND MILITARY SCIENCES. 2011, p. "418"-"+", 2 pp. ISSN 1843-6722. info

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