About me

Mgr. Kamil Matula, Ph.D.

I'm an assistant professor at the Institute of Computer Science, Faculty of Philosophy and Science, Silesian University in Opava. I hold a Ph.D. in Information Science from Charles University in Prague. In my teaching and research I focuse mainly on information behaviour, human-computer interaction, user interface design, UX design and modern technologies in relation to social behaviour. Over all I deal with fenomenons appearing in information society connected to changes in social communication.

Announcements

Consulting hours: Wednesday 9:45—11:20

Not in Office: 9. 9.—11. 9. 2024

Work experience

Silesian University in Opava

(2024—) Deputy Head of the Institute of Computer Science | FPF, Ústav informatiky

(2022—) Assistant Professor | FPS, Institute of Computer Science

(2014—2022) Assistant Professor | FPS, Institute of Computer Science

(2013) Lecturer | FPS, Institute of Computer Science

Public Library Hlučín

(2012) Librarian

Education

Charles University, (FA, Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship)

(2013–2022) Ph.D. studies, Information Science, thesis Information Seeking in the Mobile Environment

Silesian University in Opava (FPS, Institute of Computer Science)

(2010–2012) Master studies, Information and Library Studies, master thesis M-learning and its applicability to the Department of Information Science at the Institute of Computer Science at the Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava at the Silesian University in Opava

(2007–2010) Bachelor studies, Information Studies with the focus on Librarianship, bachelor thesis Effects of Economic Crisis in Mass Media

Projects

Other activities

PR of Institute of Cumputer Science

Institute of Computer Science Facebook

Institute of Cumputer Science Instagram

Silesian University Esport

SU Esport Community Web

SU Esport Community Discord

Professional interests

I've got involved in areas in information sciencies and studies, especially HCI (Human-Computer Interaction), UX Design, Information Architecture, Information Behaviour, Information Seeking, Information Retrieval, Web Design and Optimalization of User Interfaces, Mobile Information and Communication Technologies. Also I am interested in Methodology of Information Sciences, Informatin Policy, Augmented Reality, Gamifiacation and more.

Hobbies

I like sports, travelling, culture activities, gastronomy and meeting new people. I play squash, like biking, hiking, swimming and geocaching. I also like to watch movies and series, listen to music, go to theatres and read books. Table games, computer games and role-playing games are my passion.

Courses

At ICS FPS SU in Opava I am involved in programmes Modern Computer Science (Information and Communication Technologies, bachelor), Library Science (bachelor), Library Science (Information Studies, master; Public Community Type Libraries, master).

Bachelor Studies

Information Legislation

Website Redesign

HCI Systems

Library Practice 1, 2

Bibliographic Systems 1

Bibliographic Systems 2

Master studies

Internet Marketing

Library Practice 1, 2

Redesing and Optimization of Web Pages

Project Creation 1,2

Basics of HCI

Bibliometrics

Supervisor

Master thesis

(2023—) Antonín Ledvoň – Visual effects in selected post-production programs

(2023—) Filip Postulka – Adoption of AI tools for pedagogical and research activities at SU in Opava

(2023—) Nikol Taufrová – Czech libraries and the LGBTQ+ community

(2023—) Lukáš Vajda – AI-powered UI tools

(2024) Tomáš Pakhoffer – Social media publishing strategy of university libraries

(2024) Jiří Holuša – Webpages optimization with focus on UX

(2024) Karel Pospíšil – User testing of mobile versions of online library catalogues

(2024) Marek Zapletal – Information behaviour of fraud victims in cyberspace

(2023) Robin Iglár – Open Access: experience of faculty of the Silesian University in Opava

(2020—) Ivana Hlaváčová – UX testing of website Charita Nový Hrozenkov

Bachelor thesis

(2023—) Jiří Červenka – Redesign of the school website

(2024) Matěj Dosbaba – Redesign of a selected web application

(2024) Karolína Kunovjánková – Modern tools for webdesign

(2024) Petr Pavlíček – Design of a tool for effective scouting in esports

(2023) Nikol Taufrová – Libraries, library organisations and LGBT+

(2023) Lukáš Vajda – Modern tools for user interface design and prototyping

(2018) Kateřina Zimmermanová – The usability of small libraries' websites

(2018) Veronika Kociánová – Social media as a tool for promotion of books and book production

(2018) Renata Skácelová – Design thinking application in the revitalization of the school library

(2018) Tereza Kapušová – Mobile information literacy

Publications

Papers

NOVOTNÁ, A, K. MATULA, V. KOCIÁNOVÁ a V. SVAČINA. Lessons Learned from Bookstagrammers for Library Promotion and Promotion of Readership: Qualitative Study. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) [online]. 2021 [cit. 2022-04-27]. ISSN 1522-0222. Available: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/6768/

MATULA, K. Mobile Information Literacy: More Skills for Users of Information? Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries [online]. 2021, 9(4), p. 601—609 [cit. 2022-04-27]. ISSN 2241-1925. Available: http://www.qqml-journal.net/index.php/qqml/article/view/605

NOVOTNÁ, A., J. NOVOTNÝ a K. MATULA. Bibliometric Mapping of Scholar Publishing in Physics: Exploratory Study. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) [online]. 2020 [cit. 2022-04-27]. ISSN 1522-0222. Available: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/3106/

MATULA, K. Seminář NASIV 2016. Ikaros [online]. 2016, 20(6) [cit. 2022-04-24]. ISSN 1212-5072. Available: http://ikaros.cz/node/17795

MATULA, K. Mobilní rozhraní a knihovny. Veřejná správa: čtrnáctidenník vlády ČR. Praha: Ministerstvo vnitra České republiky, 2014, XXV(16), s. 18–19. ISSN 1213-6581.

JANIK, M., L. KONÍČKOVÁ, K. MATULA a L. MLÝNKOVÁ. Benchmarking programu informační studia a knihovnictví: Best ISK. Inflow [online]. 2010, 3(1) [cit. 2022-04-27]. ISSN 1802-9736. Available: http://www.inflow.cz/benchmarking-programu-informacni-studia-knihovnictvi-best-isk

Books

MATULA, K., A. NOVOTNÁ a J. PLANKOVÁ. Trendy v sociální komunikaci. První vydání. Opava: Filozoficko-přírodovědecká fakulta v Opavě, Ústav informatiky, 2023, 157 s. ISBN 978-80-7510-558-5. Dostupné z: http://www.kamilmatula.cz/publications/trendy-v-socialni-komunikaci.pdf.

MATULA, K. et al. Acta Bibliothecalia et Informatica. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, Filozoficko-přírodovědecká fakulta v Opavě, Ústav informatiky, 2014, 84 s. ISBN 978-80-7510-042-9.

Book chapters

JANÍKOVÁ, A., K. MATULA a Š. TŮMOVÁ. Primární mentální schopnosti jako měřítko inteligence v internetovém prostoru. KELEMEN, J. et al. Kognitivní věda a umělý život. 1. vyd. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, Filozoficko-přírodovědecká fakulta v Opavě, Ústav informatiky, 2013, s. 123–127. 292 s. ISBN 978-80-7248-863-6.

Conferences

NOTOVNÁ, A. a K. MATULA. How AI Affects Information Society. In Systems and Ethical Approaches: Responsible AI. 2023. ISBN 978-80-245-2508-2. Book of Abstracts.

MATULA, K., A. NOVOTNÁ, a R. IGLÁR. The Challenges of Open Science and Open Access Publishing for Academics and Libraries. In 15th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries. 2023. Prezentace.

NOVOTNÁ, A., K. MATULA a I. KYSELOVÁ KOŠKOVÁ. Preferences of students in use of audiobooks: a case study. In 15th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries. 2023. Prezentace.

MATULA, K. The impact of 5G, 5G technologies on society: opportunities and challenges. In System and Ethical Approaches 2022. 2022. ISBN 978-80-245-2475-7. Book of abstracts.

MATULA, K. and A. NOVOTNÁ. Metaliteracy as a key competency in post-truth society. In Ethics in 21st Century. 2022. Presentation.

MATULA, K. Knihovny na webu a sociálních sítích: jak na to z pohledu uživatelů? In Knižnice na sociálnych sieťach a webe. Slovenská národní knižnica, 10. február 2021. Presentation.

NOVOTNÁ, A. a K. MATULA. Interactions as a source of information for managerial decisions. In Information Interactions 2019. Bratislava, Slovenská republika: Univerzitná knižnica v Bratislave, 21.—22. října 2019. Presentation.

MATULA, K. Mobile Information Literacy: More Skills for Users of Information. In International Conference on Qualitative & Quantitave Methods in Libraries. Florence, Italy: European University Institute, 28th—31st May 2019. Poster.

KOCIÁNOVÁ, V. a K. MATULA. Social media as a tool for marketing of books and readership. In Information Interactions 2019. Bratislava, Slovenská republika: Univerzitná knižnica v Bratislave, 21.—22. října 2019. Presentation.

MATULA, K. Mobile Use in the Libraries. In International Workshop on Future Libraries: Emerging Trends. Delhi: Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, 25th November 2018. Invited speaker.

MATULA, K. Mobilní platformy pro EIZ. In Bibliothecalia Academica 2014 [online]. Ústí nad Labem: AKVŠ, 2014 [cit. 2022-04-27]. Presentation. Available: https://www.akvs.cz/wp-content/archiv/aktivity/ba-2014/ba2014-matula.pptx

MATULA, K. Použitelnost mobilních ICT při přístupu k EIZ. In Inforum 2014: 20. ročník konference o profesionálních informačních zdrojích, Praha 27.–28. května 2014 [online]. Praha: Albertina icome Praha, 2014 [cit. 2022-04-27]. Poster. ISSN 1801-2213. Avaiable z: http://www.inforum.cz/sbornik/2014/35/