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• Additive Manufacturing
• Biomass Compaction
• Material Science
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Prof. Ing. Juraj Beniak, PhD is a leading academic at the Institute of Production Engineering and Production Quality (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, STU). He serves as a Professor CSc., PhD and holds external collaborator roles at the Institute of Computer Engineering and Applied Informatics (FIIT) and the Institute of Manufacturing Technologies (MTF). His research bridges mechanical engineering and sustainable production. Office: U.V.I.P. SjF, Office 537 Contact: +421 2 57296 537 | +421 905 593 953 (mobile) Beniak's research focuses on additive manufacturing , biomass compaction , and smart production technologies . He investigates 3D printing parameter optimization, surface modification techniques, and composite material development from renewable sources. His work addresses both industrial applications and environmental sustainability through advanced manufacturing. Key projects include: OP R&I: Automation in freight railway vehicle production (2019–2023) APVV-18-0527: Additive manufacturing technology development (2019–2022) Recovery Plan: AI-driven waste management systems (2024–2026) As a KEGA grant guarantor and APVV co-investigator , he leads initiatives in CAx education, virtual laboratories, and biofuel production optimization. His contributions span from experimental equipment design to mathematical modeling of compaction processes.

• Quantum Master Equations
• Quantum Cryptography
• Mathematical Physics
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Anton Trushechkin is a Leading Researcher at the Steklov Mathematical Institute and Professor at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. His work bridges mathematical physics and quantum information science, with breakthrough contributions to quantum master equations and quantum cryptography security proofs. Research develops rigorous mathematical frameworks for open quantum systems, including derivations of quantum kinetic equations applicable to non-Markovian regimes. Created security proofs for practical quantum key distribution protocols that account for real-world device imperfections. Awards and Honors: Moscow Government Award for Young Scientists (2022) CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship BrainsCAN Postdoctoral Fellowship Teaches quantum computation and quantum cryptography courses while supervising graduate students in mathematical physics. Currently leads research on quantum network correlations at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.

• Mycology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
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Terézia Beck is a university teacher at the Department of Biology and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. She teaches courses in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Diversity and Phylogenesis of Protists, Algae and Fungi, Plant Cytology, Anatomy and Morphology, Plant Physiology, and Molecular Ecology, with consultation hours held Monday-Tuesday 09:00-11:00. Her educational background includes: PhD in Evolution of Ecosystems and their Protection (2015-2019), Matej Bel University, Faculty of Natural Sciences RNDr. in Ecology and Protection of Ecosystems (2016-2018), Matej Bel University, Faculty of Natural Sciences Mgr. in Nature and Landscape Conservation and Use (2013-2015), Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences Dr. Beck's research focuses on mycology , particularly the molecular diversity and phylogenesis of wood-decay fungi including Ganoderma and Fomes fomentarius . She employs advanced techniques such as ITS sequencing, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and fuzzy logic systems to study fungal identification, host-pathogen interactions, and ecological adaptations in urban and natural ecosystems across Central Europe. Her recent publications (2017-2022) demonstrate consistent contributions to fungal systematics, revealing cryptic diversity in Ganoderma species and pioneering identification methods for wood-decay macrofungi. Key thematic areas include molecular ecology of euglenoid flagellates, synanthropic processes in fungal communities, and host-specific adaptations of wood-decaying fungi in Mediterranean and Central European habitats. Dr. Beck serves as co-worker on two VEGA research projects: VEGA 1/0694/21 ( The influence of intra-and extracellular factors on the metabolism and motility of euglenoid flagellates ) and VEGA 1/0564/21 ( Interactions of wood-decay macromycetes and woody plants in habitats with different levels of preservation ). No graduate students are documented in available records. She actively collaborates within the Department of Biology and Environmental Studies and maintains professional memberships in the Slovak Mycological Society and the Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Veterinary Sciences under the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

Jakub MihálikView profile

Research Fellow

• Philosophy of Consciousness
• Metaphysics of Mind
• Russellian Monism
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Jakub Mihálik is a philosopher specializing in metaphysical and epistemological questions related to phenomenal consciousness. He works as a Research Fellow in the Department of Analytic Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences and serves as an External Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Charles University, Faculty of Arts. He was a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at NYU's Center for Mind, Brain and Consciousness (2022/23) and led The Consciousness & Matter Project at the University of Hertfordshire (2019-2021). Education : PhD in Philosophy (2016) from Charles University under Prof. James Hill Research : Focuses on non-reductive theories of consciousness including Russellian monism, inner awareness, and the metaphysics of subjectivity Grants : Fulbright Commission Grant (2022-23), Ministry of Education Grant (2019-2021), GAČR Grant (2012-15) His publications analyze the relationship between physicalism and consciousness, with a particular emphasis on panqualityism, explanatory gaps, and the problem of 'for-me-ness'. His work frequently engages with philosophers like David Chalmers, Sam Coleman, and Bertrand Russell. He has presented at major conferences including the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness and The Science of Consciousness Conference. He currently serves as principal investigator for the Czech Science Foundation-funded project Monism and the Subjectivity Challenge , overseeing a research team including PhD advisee Milan Zeman. His philosophical outreach includes public debates and media appearances discussing consciousness in technology and virtual reality.

Kvetoslava MatlovičováView profile

Associate Professor

• Tourism Geography
• Territorial Marketing
• Sustainable Development
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Kvetoslava Matlovičová is an Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism at Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her work bridges Tourism Geography , Territorial Marketing , and Sustainable Development with a focus on Roma communities , cultural heritage , and urban resilience . Her research explores the intersection of semiotic place branding , Anthropocene challenges , and postdisciplinary geographical frameworks . She pioneered studies on medical tourism in Hungary and pro-poor tourism in marginalized Roma settlements, emphasizing community-based solutions. Key projects include the 15-minute city sustainable urban model and metamodern shifts in geographical epistemology. Her 2025 article on AI adoption in EU tourism highlights data-driven spatial analysis. Scientific Awards: Rector's Award 2015 (Social Sciences and Humanities) Rector's Award 2016 She has led grants like Game-based learning innovation (KEGA 020EU-4/2024) and Sociological dialogue support (project 312031V749). Her advisory roles focus on territorial development and geographic education reform .

• Formal Methods
• Discrete Systems Design
• Communication Protocols
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Slavomír Šimoňák is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Košice , focusing on theoretical and applied aspects of computer science and discrete systems analysis. Research interests include formal methods for system design, protocol verification, and algorithm visualization. Teaches courses on Assembler programming and reverse engineering, requiring students to use personal notebooks. Contact details: slavomir.simonak@tuke.sk | Office: Letná 9, Room B513 (B529 old numbering).

Martin BačaView profile

Professor

• Graph Theory
• Combinatorics
• Discrete Mathematics
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Professor Martin Bača is affiliated with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Informatics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering , Technical University in Košice , Slovakia. His academic role involves advanced research and teaching in graph theory and discrete mathematics. Research Interests: Specializing in graph labelings including vertex irregular total labelings, magic and antimagic labelings, edge-magic labelings, face-magic labelings of type (a,b,c), and harmonious labelings. Key areas: irregularity strengths , modular labelings , doubly resolving sets , and antimagic graphs . Focus on applications in network topology , chemical graph theory , and combinatorial optimization . Recent Article Trends: His 2024-2023 works explore modular irregularity strengths for dense graphs, corona products, and flower graphs, alongside antimagic labelings for digraphs, fullerenes, and generalized prisms. Notable themes include graph evaluation techniques , edge-antimagic total labelings , and vertex-antimagic labelings .

• Computer Science Education
• Educational Technology
• Virtual Reality
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Patrik Voštinár is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science , Faculty of Natural Sciences , Matej Bel University . Holding a PhD in Applied Computer Science from the same university (2014-2017), he teaches courses in Programming , Discrete Mathematics , Web Technologies , and Android Programming . As department head and study advisor, he actively shapes academic programs and student experiences. Matej Bel University (2017-present) Department of Computer Science Faculty of Natural Sciences His research focuses on computer science education and educational technology , with particular emphasis on: VR/AR applications in teaching Game-based learning environments Microcontroller programming pedagogy Mobile application development education Physical computing tools for K-12 Adaptive learning interfaces His work with MakeCode , micro:bit , and EEG-controlled games demonstrates innovative approaches to programming education. He has received multiple eLearning competition awards for educational courseware development. Heart on the palm (Project of the year 2019) 2nd price in eLearning competition (2023) for Discrete Mathematics course Price of České společnosti pro systémovou integraci (2023) for Web Technologies 1st price in eLearning competition (2023) for Geometry Didactics Voštinár actively contributes to academic communities through: Membership in DIDINFO conference program (since 2017) Editorial Board member of Elementary Mathematics Education Journal Organizing workshops for primary/secondary students Popularizing informatics through extracurricular programs

• Grid Computing
• Parallel Computing
• Cloud Computing
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Vladimír Siládi, PhD, serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, where he has held academic positions since 1995. His current roles include Project Coordinator for the Virtual University initiative and Registration Authority for SlovakGrid, with prior experience as a part-time Assistant Professor at Slovak University of Technology. Educational Background: PhD in Computer Science, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (1997-2007) Master's in Theology, Comenius University in Bratislava (2003-2008) Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching (cum laude) and PaedDr. (EdD), Matej Bel University (1988-1993, 2005) High School Diploma, GMN Banská Štiavnica (1984-1988) His research centers on Grid Computing architectures , parallel processing techniques , and security frameworks for distributed systems . Specialized expertise includes GPU-accelerated algorithms for NP-hard problems, trust models in ad hoc grid environments, and cloud-based educational platforms. His interdisciplinary work bridges computer science with environmental modeling and psychological applications through virtual reality systems. Publication analysis reveals a consistent focus on computational optimization across 12 major works (2006-2014), with recent contributions emphasizing trust intersection models for decentralized grids (2012-2013) and cloud-based educational infrastructure (2013). Earlier works established foundations in GPU-accelerated network topology optimization and genetic algorithms for irregular systems (2006-2010). Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials Project leadership includes the Virtual University of Matej Bel University (ITMS 26110230077) coordinating 85 team members across 280 courses, plus TEMPUS-FLACE distance learning development (1998-2000). His registration authority role for SlovakGrid since 2009 supports national research infrastructure. Departmental leadership involves managing the Computer Science team while teaching core courses in algorithms, grid technologies, and GPU programming, maintaining consultation hours for student engagement.

• Philosophy of Science
• Emergence
• Evolutionary Theory
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Dr. Vladimír Havlík is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, Masaryk University, and a researcher at the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic since 1991. His academic career spans philosophy of science, emergence theory, and evolutionary epistemology. Education: PhDr. in Philosophy (1986, Charles University), CSc. (1990, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences) Key roles: Secretary of the Czech Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science, computer network administrator at the Institute of Philosophy Dr. Havlík's research focuses on the philosophical foundations of science, particularly emergence, evolutionary theory, and the status of special sciences. His work critically examines reductionism, physicalism, and the methodology of cosmology, often bridging physics with metaphysical analysis. His publications analyze the interplay between logical positivism, scientific rationality, and interdisciplinary ontological principles. He has taught courses on philosophy of science, history of physics, and methodological seminars at the University of West Bohemia and Masaryk University. As a translator and editor, he has contributed to disseminating key texts in analytical philosophy, including works by Schlick, Waismann, Popper, and Feyerabend. His academic engagement extends to organizing symposia and serving on institutional IT commissions.

Jana FortesView profile

Lecturer

• Signal Processing
• Localization Technology
• Tracking Systems
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Jana Fortes is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia. She teaches Applied Statistics, Cryptography, and Mathematics courses, including Numerical Mathematics and Probability and Statistics. Her research focuses on signal processing for localization and tracking systems using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radar and sensor networks. Teaching: Applied Statistics, Cryptography, Mathematics I/II, Numerical Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Mathematics Tutoring Research: UWB radar signal processing for person localization and tracking, software development (MATLAB, LabVIEW), cluster analysis for movement detection. Publications: Recent work includes studies on 2D/3D localization algorithms, UWB sensor system implementations, and mathematical analyses of graph crossing numbers. Contact: Email: jana.fortes@tuke.sk , Room N32 615, Phone: +421 55 602 3252.

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Molecular Modeling
• Drug Design
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RNDr. Magdaléna Májeková, PhD. is the Head of the MedChem Team at the Institute of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology , Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS), Bratislava, Slovakia. Her work spans molecular modeling, drug design, and computing biophysics , with a focus on computational approaches to pharmacology and toxicology. University: Slovak Academy of Sciences Department: Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology Academic Rank: Researcher Her research interests center on Medicinal Chemistry , leveraging molecular modeling to develop novel drug candidates. She also explores computational biophysics to study drug interactions and properties, aligning with her affiliation in the Life, Chemical, Medical, and Environmental Sciences sector of SAS. Contact: magdalena.majekova@savba.sk

Attila Elemér KissView profile

Associate Professor

• Databases
• Data Mining
• Information Systems
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Dr. Attila Elemér Kiss is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics within the Faculty of Economics and Informatics at J. Selye University. He previously served as Head of Department at Eötvös Loránd University from 1985 to 2010 and was inaugurated as a professor at Selye János University in 2015. His academic career spans over three decades, combining teaching, research, and leadership roles. Education: Eötvös Loránd University (Mathematics, 1985), Rigorous Examination in Mathematics (1991), Candidate of Sciences (1991), Habilitation in Computer Science (2010). Current Role: Associate Professor at J. Selye University (2015–present). Research Interests: Focused on databases, data mining, and information systems, his work aligns with modern computational and analytical challenges. He has led or participated in projects such as TÁMOP 4.2.2.C-11/1/KONV-2012-0013 (2012), TÁMOP 4.2.1/B-09/1/KMR-2010-0003 (2010–2012), and KPI RET 14/2005 (2006–2008), often supported by grants and collaborative initiatives. Academic Contributions: Dr. Kiss has 75 total publications, including 29 in CREPČ2 (7 in edited books/proceedings, 22 in journals), 23 in WoS/Scopus-indexed journals, and 22 conference papers. His work has been cited 99 times, with 98 citations in citation indexes like Web of Science and Scopus.

Július HlaváčView profile

Assistant Professor

• Software Engineering
• Business Intelligence
• Data Mining
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Július Hlaváč serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Informatics of the Pan-European University. His work integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications in software engineering, business intelligence, and enterprise IT architecture. Position: Assistant Professor Workplace: Institute of Applied Informatics Phone: +421 2 6820 3685 Email: julius.hlavac@paneurouni.com Hlaváč emphasizes bridging academia and industry through teaching subjects like IT Project Management , Software Engineering , and Enterprise Architecture . He has supervised over 60 diploma theses at the university. His research spans Business Intelligence , Data Mining , and Information Security , focusing on extracting hidden patterns from datasets to support decision-making. Recent publications with Juraj Štefanovič (2020) and collaborators (e.g., Ružický et al., 2020) demonstrate expertise in machine learning, medical data visualization, and enterprise IT systems. Project: GAAA Challenge (Project number: GAAA 12/2018) Laboratory: Think Future Laboratory Miscellaneous achievements: PRINCE2 Foundation certification. Active in university governance as a member of the Academic Senate and representative on the Council of Universities.

• Informatics
• Economic Modeling
• Healthcare Informatics
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Cyril Závadský is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Quantitative Methods , Faculty of Economics and Finance , University of Economics in Bratislava . His work bridges informatics with business and healthcare applications. Research Areas: ICT tools, demographic data analysis, economic modeling Key Projects: VEGA 1/0474/12, SK-PL-0040-09, VEGA 1/0376/17 Publications focus on EU demographic trends, alcohol consumption patterns, and technology adoption in education. He serves as Secretary of the Department and Officer for Civil Protection , with expertise in software systems like MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite . His teaching portfolio includes courses in Database Systems , Business Informatics , and ICT Applications , reflecting his commitment to quantitative education.