Karel Sedlář

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Chair of master's study program: Biomedical engineering and bioinformatics at Vysoké učení technické v Brně

South Moravia, Czechia

Overview

Karel Sedlář leads the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Lab at Brno University of Technology, where he earned his PhD. He specializes in computational systems modeling of non-model bacteria to uncover their potential for biotechnology, focusing on areas like biofuels and bioplastics.

Outside of his lab, Karel is a family man who credits his wifes support for his scientific success. He is passionate about advancing Czech science and draws inspiration from his academic mentors, such as Professor Stanislav Obruča, who motivated him to remain in academia.

He was recently awarded the prestigious JUNIOR STAR grant from the Czech Science Foundation to fund his innovative research on bioplastics.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Value Seeker

Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Topics They Care About

Bioplastic Innovation
His JUNIOR STAR grant focuses on how bacteria can create and degrade biopolymers, aiming for a circular economy for plastics using waste materials.
Computational Biology
He is passionate about the field's rapid development and proud of his lab's ability to compete on a global scale despite funding challenges in Czechia.
Securing Research Funding
Celebrates his lab's success in securing multiple grants from the Czech Science Foundation, highlighting the importance of funding for fundamental research.

Media Appearances

doc. Mgr. Ing. Karel Sedlář, Ph.D. – Contact – BUT – VUT. Featured in Vysoké učení technické v Brně (VUT) – Official Faculty Page

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Work History

2-2025
Chair of master's study program: Biomedical engineering and bioinformatics at Vysoké učení technické v Brně
1-2024
Docent at Vysoké učení technické v Brně
1-2024
Head of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Lab at Vysoké učení technické v Brně
10-2021 - 10-2023
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
9-2018 - 11-2021
Scientific Researcher at Vysoké učení technické v Brně

Education

2013 - 2018
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Brno University of Technology
2013 - 2015
Magistr (Mgr.) from Masarykova univerzita

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Insights For Selling To Karel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karel is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karel

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karel move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Karel take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Karel

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