Milan Konecny

2018-05-23 23:18

Name: Milan Konecny

Citizenship: Czech Republic

Age: 66.

Positions Held:

Professor, University of Massachusetts, Czech Republic.

Professor of overseas lectures, Henan University, China.

Professor Milan Konecny works at the Department of Geography, University of Massachusetts, Czech Republic, and holds former chairman of International Cartographic Association (ICA), chairman of Crisis Management and Early Warning Mapping Committee in ICA, vice-chairman of the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE), vice-director of International Eurasian Academy of Sciences. Long engaged in the field of Geographic Information System, Disaster Management, and Global Environment Assessment research.

Firstly, Professor Milan Konecny came and worked in Henan University for more than three months every year. He has profound theoretical foundation and rich practical experience, therefore he could combined the crisis management case such as Indian Ocean tsunami, earthquake, floods, tornadoes, and landslides, with the early warning system in lessons, which could improve teaching quality and get undergraduate education in Henan University integrated with the international community.

Secondly, Professor Milan Konecny had set up relevant lectures for our colleague every week, and manage or participate in more than 20 projects, which amount of 10 million RMB.

Thirdly, multiple international titles make Professor Milan Konecny rich in international contacts. More famous foreign experts were introduced to Henan University, and more collaborate opportunities in young teachers team training, laboratory construction, scientific research, and academic papers published. All that greatly advanced the effects of The College of Environment and Planning of Henan University in the world.