Martin Rovňák

doc. Ing. Martin Rovňák, PhD. is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean for Professional Placements, Graduate Employability, Quality Assurance and Development at the University of Prešov's Faculty of Management and Business. He leads the Department of Environmental Economy and Management. His roles include academic leadership, teaching, and research in environmental and energy management.

Education:

• 2024: Associate professor qualification in Management
• 2008: PhD in Environmental Information Systems using GIS elements (Technical University of Košice)
• 2001: Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (Technical University in Košice)

Research Interests: Focuses on environmental management, energy efficiency optimization, sustainable development, GIS applications, and policy analysis. His work integrates environmental and economic perspectives, addressing issues like waste management, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable urban planning.

Publications: His recent work explores CO2 emissions drivers, circular economy applications, and pandemic economic impacts. He emphasizes practical solutions in environmental policy and energy management, often using case studies from Slovakia and the EU.

Awards:

• 2023 Silver Medal, University of Prešov
• 2019 Bronze Medal, University of Prešov

Grants & Advising: Principal investigator on 3 grants, deputy on 2, and member of 17 research teams. Advises Mgr. Radoslav Mikča. Active in grant proposal reviews and project funding strategies.

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research groups focusing on environmental policy, energy systems, and sustainable urban development. Collaborates with international partners on projects like smart city initiatives and circular economy frameworks.