# Josef Pelikán

> researcher

**Wikidata**: [Q86505463](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q86505463)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/josef-pelikan

## Summary
Josef Pelikán is a Czech mathematician, computer scientist, and programmer affiliated with Charles University, known for his research in computer graphics.

## Biography
- Born: 1965-09-05, České Budějovice
- Nationality: Czech Republic
- Education: Master of Science from Charles University (1984-10-01 to 1989-06-30)
- Known for: Research in computer graphics
- Employer(s): Charles University
- Field(s): computer graphics

## Contributions
Based on the provided source material, Josef Pelikán’s contributions are focused on computer graphics research. While specific publications, projects, or patents are not detailed in the given information, his affiliation with Charles University and classification as a researcher in computer graphics indicate his engagement in academic work within this field. No concrete outcomes such as papers, products, or open-source projects are explicitly listed in the source material.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Josef Pelikán's profession?
A: He is a mathematician, computer scientist, and programmer.
### Q: Where did he study?
A: He earned a Master of Science at Charles University.
### Q: What field does he specialize in?
A: He works in computer graphics research.

## Why They Matter
Josef Pelikán contributes to the advancement of computer graphics through his academic research, potentially influencing both theoretical foundations and practical applications in visual computing. His work in this specialized sub-field of computer science helps develop foundational knowledge and techniques that shape modern graphics technologies, impacting subsequent researchers and industry developments.

## Notable For
- Identified as a mathematician, computer scientist, and programmer.
- Affiliated with Charles University, the oldest university in the Czech Republic.
- Specializes in computer graphics research.

## Body
### Personal Information
- **Full Name**: Josef Pelikán
- **Sex or Gender**: Male
- **Languages**: Czech and English
- **Birth Date**: 1965-09-05
- **Birth Place**: České Budějovice

### Education
- **Institution**: Charles University
- **Degree**: Master of Science
- **Period**: 1984-10-01 to 1989-06-30

### Professional Affiliation
- **Affiliation**: Charles University
- **Role**: Researcher (in computer graphics)

### Research Focus
- **Field of Work**: Computer graphics
- **Occupation**: Mathematician, computer scientist, programmer

### Identifiers
- **Viaf ID**: 85314800
- **Researcher ID**: C-3304-2017
- **Scopus Author ID**: 36730016100
- **Svkkl Authority ID**: p0033029-Pelikan-Josef-1965
- **Nl Cr Aut ID**: xx0001318

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## References

1. Czech National Authority Database
2. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0003-4383-4075/education/3149200)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. ORCID iD
5. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0003-4383-4075/external-identifiers/644184)
6. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0003-4383-4075/external-identifiers/644204)
7. [Regional Database of the Central Bohemian Research Library in Kladno](https://ipac.svkkl.cz/arl-kl/cs/detail-kl_us_auth-p0033029-Pelikan-Josef-1965)