About me
Tomáš Koudela is an assistant professor and Vice-Dean for Communication and Creative Activities at the Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava. He serves as the head of the Visual Studies Centre and leads the interdisciplinary Visual Literacy Research Team. His research focuses on visual communication, critical media interpretation, and the intersections of contemporary art and education. He is also active as a visual artist, curator, and poet, with a long-standing engagement in Czech cultural life. Beyond academia, he contributes to the promotion of visual literacy through exhibitions, public discourse, and cross-sector collaborations with artists, educators, and media professionals.