Kinga Horváth

Kinga Horváth is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education at J. Selye University in Komárno, Slovakia. She holds academic qualifications including a PhD from Comenius University and habilitation from the University of Pécs. Her career spans over three decades, with roles progressing from primary school teacher to university dean. She leads research in educational systems, teacher identity, and minority education.

• Education:
• Primary School Teacher Training (Comenius University, 1989–1993)
• PhD in Pedagogy (Comenius University, 1997–1999)
• Examina Rigorosa in Pedagogy (Comenius University, 1999–2000)
• Habilitation in Pedagogy (University of Pécs, 2015)

Research Focus: Investigates teacher identity in social contexts, pedagogical communication dynamics, early school leaving phenomena, and educational systems' theoretical foundations. Recent work emphasizes minority education strategies and digital assessment methods.

Awards: Multiple rector awards (2018, 2021, 2023) and recognition from the Hungarian Pedagogues Union (2023) for promoting Hungarian-language education.

Projects: Leads EU-funded initiatives like Erasmus+ OKTÁV (2024–2026) and coordinates research on Slovak as a second language in teacher training. Active in KEGA/VEGA grants focusing on creativity in education and minority education strategies.