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Dusan JanakView profile

Associate Professor

• Classical Sociology
• Sociological Theory
• Social Philosophy
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Dusan Janak is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University in Bratislava , and also holds a position at the Faculty of Regional Development and International Relations, Mendel University in Brno . His career spans institutions in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, with a focus on classical sociology, social theory, and environmental sociology. Education : PhD in Sociology from Masaryk University (2008), MA (2004), and BA (2002). Research Grants : Led projects on culinary heritage (2018-2022), social exclusion (2013-2017), and animal sociology (2024-2026). Research Interests include the institutionalization of sociology in Central Europe, qualitative methods, and the intersection of nature and culture. His recent work explores interspecies relations and environmental sociology. Publications highlight historical sociology, methodological debates, and Central European identity. He has authored monographs like Klasická sociologie ve střední Evropě and co-edited studies on Roma communities and social exclusion. Teaching covers history of classical sociology, environmental sociology, and qualitative research methods at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. He supervises 9 bachelor’s, 5 master’s, and 2 PhD students.

• 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).

• 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

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.

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.

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
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Zuzana Juhászová is an Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting and Auditing within the Faculty of Economic Informatics at the University of Economics in Bratislava. She holds a PhD and has served in various leadership roles including vice dean for education (2007-2011, 2011-2015) and vice rector for education (2015-2019, 2019-2023) at her university. Education: PhD in Accounting (2003), habilitation in Accounting (2009), all from University of Economics in Bratislava Leadership: Former vice dean/rector roles focused on education Expertise: Auditing oversight since 2008 Research Focus spans accounting standards (IFRS 16 adoption), bankruptcy prediction modeling, XBRL technology applications, sustainability in business (including transport sector greening), and cryptocurrency networks for economic crime prevention. She has led multiple VEGA and APVV grants since 2007, including projects on financial decision-making in unstable markets and audit quality assessment. International Engagement includes Erasmus+ staff training at universities in Turkey, Poland, and Spain. Her academic output includes 33 publications in WoS/Scopus databases with 152 citations, focusing on audit regulation, financial reporting innovations, and integrated sustainability frameworks. Teaching Impact : Supervised 57 bachelor's theses, 150 master's theses, and 7 doctoral dissertations. She has also contributed to professional audit examination commissions.

• 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.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User Experience (UX)/Usability
• Domain Analysis
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Michaela Bačíková is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (FEI) of the Technical University of Košice (TUKE). Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), domain usability, and domain analysis, with an emphasis on graphical user interfaces (GUIs), domain-specific languages (DSLs), and gesture-driven interaction. She leads the development of the DEAL tool, a domain analysis framework for extracting domain models from software systems. Her teaching includes courses on component-based programming, web technologies, and user interface design. Research Projects: DEAL (Domain Extraction ALgorithm) : A tool for analyzing GUIs to generate DSLs, ontologies, and usability metrics. EU Project: 'Evolving Architectural Knowledge in the Edge-to-Cloud Continuum' (participant). Educational initiatives: Integrating gesture-driven IDEs and social networks for mentoring in programming courses. Research Interests : Automated domain usability evaluation using DEAL. DSL-driven GUI generation and feature modeling. Innovations in teaching software development and user experience design. Grants & Labs : Recipient of FEI TUKE Grant no. FEI-2015-16 for domain usability metrics research. Active in the FEI lab developing DEAL and related tools.

Peter LabancView profile

Associate Professor

• Medieval Nobility
• Church Hierarchy
• Prosopography
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Assoc. Prof. Peter Labanc, PhD is a medieval historian at the Department of History, Faculty of Arts, Trnava University , Slovakia. His research focuses on medieval nobility , church hierarchy , and prosopography with regional expertise in Spiš and medieval Hungary/Slovakia . 2007 Mgr., 2011 PhD, 2022 Assoc. Prof. from Trnava University 2010 Jagiellonian University study, 2018 Vatican Archives research Research Specialties He investigates medieval social structures , toponymy , and Digital Humanities applications in historical sciences. His work includes GIS mapping for historical analysis and TEI encoding of medieval documents. Recent publications examine ecclesiastical boundary formation (2022) and Medieval Latin paleography (2016). Scientific Awards Queen Hedwig Scholarship (2010) for Central/Eastern European researchers Grants Project leader for VEGA 1/0610/13: Spiš Provostry transition studies VEGA 1/0162/16: Medieval toponymy corpus KEGA 013TTU-4/2020: Digital Humanities curriculum development

Jana Faixová ChalachanováView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Spatial Modeling
• CAD Systems in Geodesy
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Jana Faixová Chalachanová is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Global Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. Since 1998, she has contributed to teaching and research in geospatial technologies, CAD systems, and data interoperability. Teaching Subjects: Geoinformatics, GIS in Building Sciences, Spatial Modeling in GIS, CAD Systems in Geodesy, Programming, Web Technologies in GIS Current Research Focus: Geographic Information Systems, spatial modeling of geoobjects, optimization of spatial analyses, and integration of heterogeneous geospatial data Her research spans applications in archaeology, solar radiation modeling, and environmental protection, leveraging LiDAR data and fuzzy logic frameworks. She has participated in multiple VEGA and APVV projects as a researcher and project leader. Scientific grants and projects she has participated in include: VEGA 1/0300/19 - 3D solar radiation modeling on tree vegetation APVV-0249-07 - Prediction of archaeological sites (project leader) VEGA 1/1035/04 - Standardization of geographic information (project leader) VEGA 1/5062/1998 - Geoinformation model of agricultural regions

Dominik HlinkaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Contemporary Painting
• Experimental Art
• Digital Art
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Dominik Hlinka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Painting, Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. Working between Bratislava and Hontianske Tesáre, Slovakia, he explores intersections of painting, digital media, and conceptual frameworks through solo exhibitions across Central Europe. Education: Doctorate (2015-2021), MFA/BFA (2008-2014) from AFAD Bratislava, and exchange studies (2011-2012) at HEAD Genéve. His research focuses on contemporary painting's evolution through digital contexts, memory representation, and rural/industrial narratives. Works like Science-rural fiction (2024) and The TimeLord (2024) blend scientific metaphors with traditional media, while projects like FISSION (2023) examine structural breakdowns. Recent exhibitions reveal trends in technological memory systems and existential spatial exploration. Notable projects include AUTOCALYPSE (2021) addressing personal digital collapse and REFLECTION - REFRACTION - DIFFRACTION (2021) visualizing physics concepts. Scientific Awards : Scholarship of the Novum Foundation (2017, 2015) Rector's Award - Diploma Project (2014) Jury's Selection at XI. Triennal of Aquarelle (2013) As a member of INSTITUT INSTITUT, Hlinka's work spans oil/paraffin canvases, robotic installations, and algorithmic collaborations. His teaching involves foundational painting techniques and experimental studio practices.

• Literary Studies
• Digital Humanities
• American Literature
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Prof. Anton Pokrivčák is a Professor at the Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts, Trnava University. He holds multiple administrative roles including member of the program board for Philology and Didactics, coordinator for doctoral programs in Theory of Language and Literary Education, and e-learning coordinator. His expertise spans literary theory, digital humanities, American literature, and comparative studies. Pokrivčák actively contributes to interdisciplinary research, focusing on digital pedagogy, world literature, and the intersection between technology and literary interpretation. Education details are documented in his provided PDF, though specific academic milestones are not elaborated here. His research emphasizes modern and contemporary literary analysis, with a particular interest in Romanticism, intercultural studies, and the future of literary education in the digital age. He coordinates e-learning initiatives using platforms like MS Teams and Moodle. Consultation hours are held online Mondays 18:00–20:00, requiring prior email arrangement. His work bridges traditional literary scholarship with innovative digital methodologies, advocating for global literary perspectives and critical pedagogical practices.

• Formal Languages
• Programming Language Semantics
• Cybersecurity
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William Steingartner is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice (TUKE). He specializes in formal languages, programming language semantics, cybersecurity, and computer science education. His research focuses on advancing pedagogical tools for teaching formal semantics, compiler design, and secure software development. He actively contributes to academic governance, serving as Principal Investigator on projects like 'Application of new principles in the education of IT specialists' and participating in 'Evolving Architectural Knowledge in the Edge-to-Cloud Continuum.' Dr. Steingartner holds editorial roles, including guest editor for the Central European Journal of Computer Science (since 2011) and editor of proceedings for conferences like INFORMATICS 2019. He has organized major events such as the International Scientific Conference Informatics in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019, demonstrating leadership in academic event management. His teaching spans formal languages, logic for computer scientists, and domain-specific language design. Research highlights include developing tools like OnlineProver for formal logic education and RISCAL for semantics visualization. He explores cybersecurity challenges in hybrid threats, API security, and cyber resilience strategies, alongside innovations in VR applications for therapy and education. Key contributions include over 50 publications since 2015, with recent work addressing disinformation campaigns, smart orthosis design, and pedagogical software for programming semantics. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging theoretical computer science with practical applications in medicine, robotics, and user experience design.

• Geography Education
• Geology
• Ecosystem Analysis
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Martina Škodová is a lecturer at the Department of Geography and Geology at Matej Bel University , where she serves as Deputy Head of Department. Her academic work spans geography education, geology, and ecosystem analysis, with a focus on innovative teaching methods and environmental studies. Research Interests : Geography education, educational technology, forest ecology, and ecosystem assessment. Teaching Focus : Inquiry-based learning, virtual reality integration, and skill development in geography and biology education. Recent publications highlight her contributions to inquiry-based pedagogy , virtual reality in education , and landscape-ecosystem dynamics . She has also led projects like IT Akadémia , emphasizing digital tools and curriculum innovation for primary and secondary schools.

Peter ProcházkaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• UX Design
• Multimedia Applications
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Peter Procházka is an Assistant Professor at the University of Economics in Bratislava, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic Informatics and the Department of Applied Informatics . His teaching and research focus on IoT , UX Design , Multimedia Applications , and technical education. His research spans several subfields, including: IoT : Development of educational tools using Arduino, smart device integration, and open-source platforms. Generative AI : Prompt engineering for neural networks and machine learning applications. Web Analysis : SEO tools, linguistic summaries for data visualization, and compliance with public administration standards. His publications highlight a trend toward data-driven decision-making in technology, including big data, machine learning, and IoT frameworks. He has also contributed pedagogical works on computer hardware, multimedia, and IoT, alongside collaborative studies on digital citizenship and pandemic response in educational institutions.