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• Participatory Action Research
• Social Justice
• Sustainability
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György Málovics serves as a Professor at the Institute of Ecological Economics within the Faculty of Economics at the University of Szeged, Hungary. His academic foundation includes a Graduate Economist degree (2002), PhD in Economics (2010), and Habilitation in Economics (2015), all from Hungarian institutions. His educational credentials: Graduate Economist, University of Szeged (2002) PhD in Economics, University of Pécs (2010) Habilitation in Economics, University of Szeged (2015) Professor Málovics specializes in participatory action research with emphases on social justice and sustainability transformations . His work centers on collaborative methodologies that empower marginalized communities through practical interventions in urban desegregation, local economic development, and ecological economics. He bridges academic theory with real-world social impact through community-engaged scholarship. His 13 publications from 2015-2020 reveal consistent focus on Hungarian urban contexts, particularly Roma community integration and socio-environmental justice. Key trends include transformative approaches to responsible research and innovation, place-based sustainability solutions, and critical examinations of policy implementation through participatory frameworks that challenge systemic inequalities. As an active grant recipient, Professor Málovics has led major international projects: SASMob (2018-2021): Senior researcher/task leader for sustainable mobility alliance FoTRRIS (2015-2018): Coordinated Hungarian participatory action researchers in EU innovation systems project PERARES (2010-2014): Research task leader for public engagement in science OTKA K-109425 (2013-2017): Senior researcher on capability approach for local development He maintains active roles in the European Society for Ecological Economics (since 2008), Living Knowledge Network (since 2013), and Hungarian Academy of Sciences' Regional Science Committee (since 2008), fostering international research collaborations on sustainability transformations.

Balazs VedresView profile

Professor

• Network Science
• Data Science
• Sociology
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Balazs Vedres is a **Professor** at the **Central European University (CEU)**, with a joint appointment in the **Department of Network and Data Science**. His research integrates network science, data science, and social theory to explore creativity, innovation, and historical processes in collaborative networks. He holds a **PhD in Sociology from Columbia University** and an **MA in Economics from Corvinus University**. **Research Interests**: Focuses on structural dynamics in creative fields (e.g., jazz, video games, open-source software), gender inequality in collaborative platforms, historical network evolution, and the impact of social bots on human collaboration. He analyzes how network configurations like *structural folds* and *forbidden triads* drive innovation and creativity. **Awards**: Elected **Member of the European Academy of Sociology (2017)**, recognizing his contributions to sociological research. His work bridges computational methods with sociological theory, as seen in his publications in *American Journal of Sociology* and interdisciplinary journals. **Projects**: Leads initiatives like *Gendered Creative Teams: From Marginality to Success* and *Ceunet/Indra Mapping European Network Science*. His research often involves empirical studies of transnational activism, entrepreneurial networks, and digital platforms. **Labs/Teams**: Active in CEU’s **Data and Network Dynamics Studies (DNDS)** group, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in computational social science. His work emphasizes the interplay between global economic integration and local developmental agency.

Julia SachsederView profile

Academic

• Gender Studies
• International Relations
• Political Economy
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Julia Sachseder holds dual roles at Central European University (CEU) as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of International Relations and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Gender Studies. Her interdisciplinary research bridges gender, political economy, violence, and environmental justice, utilizing feminist, postcolonial, and decolonial frameworks. Dr.phil in Political Science, University of Vienna Research Master in Political Science, Universitat Pompeu Fabra Bachelor of Arts in European Studies, Maastricht University Her work critically examines extractivist economies, sexual violence in conflict zones, EU border security, and climate crisis responses. Current projects include the FWF-funded "Risky Borders" and OEAW-funded "Climates of Peace," analyzing intersectional power dynamics and decolonial justice. Julia’s 15 most recent publications focus on the gendered and racialized politics of EU border security, environmental justice in conflict and post-conflict contexts, and feminist/postcolonial critiques of security institutions like Frontex. Key themes include epistemic violence, militarized peace, and transnational capital’s gendered impacts.

Ábel GaramhegyiView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing
• Place Marketing
• Crisis Communication
• +4 more

Ábel Garamhegyi serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Szeged's Faculty of Economics within the Institute of Business Sciences, Marketing Department. He has been a university lecturer since 1999 at this institution (formerly József Attila University), teaching marketing, international marketing, place marketing, project management, marketing communication, crisis communication, and economic geography primarily to international students. His educational background includes: 2014: "Valuation" Course, Amsterdam Institute of Finance 2002: MBA studies (incomplete), Budapest University of Technology and Economics 1999: Doctoral studies in place marketing at University of Szeged (degree awarded 2000) 1995: Place Marketing specialization, University of Groningen 1995: Mathematics-Geography Teacher degree, University of Szeged Garamhegyi's research centers on the intersection of marketing with spatial contexts and public administration. His work demonstrates deep expertise in place marketing, crisis communication, and territorial marketing, where he examines how marketing principles enhance regional competitiveness and urban development. His publications consistently explore practical applications in local government, urban heritage management, and educational innovation within geography disciplines, reflecting a unique blend of theoretical rigor and real-world policy relevance. His publication record from 1994-2010 reveals strong thematic continuity in spatial marketing applications, with increasing focus on crisis communication and strategic urban branding. The research demonstrates clear progression from foundational geographic education studies to sophisticated analyses of place branding and public-private partnerships, highlighting his ability to bridge academic theory with governmental and corporate practice. His distinguished honors include: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (2009) Young Researcher of the Year by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2001) While specific grant details aren't documented, Garamhegyi's dual expertise in academia and high-level government service (including attracting over 1,500 billion forints in foreign investments to Hungary) positions him as a strategic advisor on economic development projects. His corporate leadership roles at Cellum Group and Barco provide practical insights for mentoring students in business strategy and international market expansion. Though no dedicated labs are mentioned, his work within the Marketing Department involves cross-disciplinary collaboration with urban planners and public administration specialists. His international engagements, including guest lectures at Groningen University and LSE, foster global academic networks focused on place branding and regional economic development strategies.

• Road Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Asphalt Technology
• +3 more

Dr. TÓTH Csaba is an Associate Professor at the Department of Highway and Railway Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Faculty of Civil Engineering. He teaches courses such as Highway and Railway Structures (BMEEOUVAI41) and Pavement Structures (BMEEOUVMU63), while previously teaching Pavement Analysis and Design (BMEEOUVDT81) and Project Management in Transportation (BMEEOUVMU-4). His research focuses on asphalt technology, pavement diagnostics, and sustainable road construction. Phone: +36 1 463 1154 Room: ÉL. ép / 206/E Research Interests: His work emphasizes non-destructive evaluation methods (e.g., Ground-Penetrating Radar), rheological modeling of asphalt binders, recycled asphalt pavement applications, and climate-adapted pavement design. Key methodologies include the Ramberg-Osgood model for dynamic modulus prediction and the virtual inertial point method for structural diagnostics. Scientific Contributions: Recent research trends highlight sustainable road rating systems, thermal stress analysis in asphalt pavements, and advanced diagnostic techniques for infrastructure monitoring. Scientific Awards: Magyar Felvételi Scholarship (#építő250)

Zoltán András SzabóView profile

Assistant Professor

• History of Educational Science
• Educational Discourses in Central Europe
• Content Analysis Methodology
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Zoltán András Szabó is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). His research focuses on modern and contemporary educational discourses in Central Europe, interdisciplinary methodologies (especially content analysis), and the history of educational science from the 19th to 21st centuries. He also explores network theoretical approaches in pedagogy and educational science discourse analysis. Educational Activities: Teaching: BA in Pedagogy, MA in Educational Science and Human Resources Consulting. Doctoral Supervision: Doctoral School of Education (Educational Sciences). Professional Training: Museum Pedagogical Consultant, vocational training at Illyés Sándor Vocational College. Research Projects: Co-leader of the CENTRAL Workshops 2020 project analyzing Central European urban education in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. Deputy leader of the NKFIH-funded study on Hungarian educational science's development (1970–2017). Publications: Recent works emphasize content analysis methodology, historical educational reforms, and comparative studies. Key themes include Klebelsberg's school reforms, interwar pedagogical discourses, and network theory applications in education. Professional Activities: Editorial roles: Pedagogical Quarterly , Pedagógiai Szemle . Reviewer for international and Hungarian educational journals. Member of the Hungarian Reform Pedagogy Association and MTA (Hungarian Academy of Sciences, corresponding member since 2021). Labs/Teams: Research Group on Historical, Theoretical, and Comparative Pedagogy at ELTE.

Pálné Kovács IlonaView profile

Research Professor

• Public Administration
• Regional Policy
• Local Government Systems
• +3 more

Pálné Kovács Ilona is a Senior Researcher and Research Professor at the Transdanubian Research Department, Institute for Regional Studies, Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Hungarian Academy of Sciences . She also serves as a Professor at the University of Pécs Faculty of Arts and Humanities since 2002. PhD in Political Sciences (CSc, 1988) and DSc (2000) from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Habilitation in Political Sciences (2001) at University of Pécs Corresponding Member (2013) and Full Member (2019) of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Her research focuses on regional policy , local government systems , and Europeanization of governance in Central and Eastern Europe. She has extensively studied territorial governance , decentralization , and institutional adaptation in post-socialist contexts. She has received multiple honors including the Széchenyi Scholarship (1998–2001) , Academic Award (2002) , and Pro Regio Award (2007) . Her work spans collaborations with institutions like the European Science Foundation , European Charter of Local Self-Government , and Regional Studies Association . As a prolific writer, she has contributed to journals like Urban Research and Practice , European Journal of Spatial Development , and Politikatudományi Szemle . Her publications analyze regionalism , local autonomy , and multi-level governance in Hungary and beyond.

Ildikó HornView profile

Professor

• Early Modern History
• Renaissance Humanism
• Reformation Studies
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Ildikó Horn is a Professor at the Eötvös Loránd University , where she serves as Director of the Institute of Historical Studies and works in the Department of Medieval and Early Modern History of Hungary . Her research focuses on Early Modern History , Renaissance Humanism , and the political elites of Transylvania , with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary networks and cultural exchange in divided Hungary (1541–1699). Her recent publications analyze the princely council under Gábor Bethlen , the construction of Transylvanian court culture , and the role of marriage alliances in elite power consolidation . She has contributed to comparative studies on European principalities and diplomatic information flow in the early modern period. Her work often intersects with digital humanities through the creation of databases on aristocratic networks . As an active participant in the academic community, she has published extensively in venues like the Hungarian Historical Review and Transylvanian Review , and her research has been cited in studies examining state formation , legal elites , and multi-ethnic societies in Central and Eastern Europe.

Balázs NagyView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Balázs Nagy serves as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Medieval History within the Faculty of Humanities at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary. His academic profile uniquely bridges historical scholarship and advanced engineering disciplines, maintaining an active research agenda across both domains from his office at 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 6–8. His primary research interests span Robotics , Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , and Ethorobotics , alongside History and Medieval Studies . This interdisciplinary focus manifests in work on deep learning for telerobotic control, evolutionary algorithms for robot navigation, and ethologically inspired behavior systems, often integrating sensor technologies like MARG for movement analysis. Analysis of his 2016-2025 publications reveals a consistent trajectory in computational intelligence applied to robotics, with increasing emphasis on deep learning (2022-2025) and ethorobotics. His work demonstrates strong methodological continuity in sensor fusion and behavior modeling, while showing evolving applications from mobile navigation to biological behavior analysis.

• Transportation Engineering
• Rail Infrastructure
• Urban Mobility Planning
• +3 more

Dr. OROSZ Csaba is an Associate Professor at the Department of Highway and Railway Engineering within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics . He has taught courses including Economics of Civil Engineering Projects , Roads , and Urban and Regional Development , with a focus on transportation infrastructure and policy. Teaching Areas: Civil Engineering Economics, Road Systems, Urban Development Research Themes: Sustainable Mobility, Rail Systems, Public Transport Policy His research examines urban mobility challenges, including public transport integration, infrastructure modernization, and spatial planning in Eastern Europe. He has contributed to debates on through-running railway stations and soft traffic modes along the Danube quays in Budapest. Notable projects include the Metro Line 2 Reconstruction in Budapest , emphasizing local innovations. His work also addresses the impacts of tolled motorways in Hungary and lessons for transport management in Eastern Europe. Scientific Recognition Recipient of the 250th Anniversary Scholarship of the Faculty of Civil Engineering (BME)

Tamás BenedekView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Aeroacoustics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Tamás Benedek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Fluid Mechanics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering). His research focuses on aeroacoustics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and turbomachinery design optimization. He has published extensively on axial and radial flow fans, noise reduction techniques, and vortex dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics (2018, BME) M.Sc. in Fluid Mechanics (2012, BME) Research Interests include: Tip leakage vortex quantification in axial fans Phased array microphone techniques for noise source localization CFD simulation of aeroacoustic phenomena Industrial fan design optimization for contaminated gas flows Acoustic duct design and flow-induced noise control Beamforming methods for rotating machinery diagnostics Publications highlight his work on: URANS simulations for vortex dynamics Hybrid CFD-experimental noise modeling Statistical analysis of turbulent flow effects on noise Blade geometry influence on aerodynamic loss coefficients Flow separation mechanisms in ducted systems Acoustic-transparent duct design Contact: benedek.tamas@gpk.bme.hu

Gergely VakulyaView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Agricultural Technology
• Sensor Networks
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Dr. Gergely Vakulya is an Associate Professor and Research Fellow at Óbuda University. He specializes in interdisciplinary research spanning cybersecurity, agricultural technology, sensor networks, and image processing. His work integrates hardware design, algorithm development, and real-world applications. Dr. Vakulya’s recent focus includes developing rumen bolus sensors for dairy cattle health monitoring, gamification of cybersecurity training, and innovative methods in camera exposure time measurement. He is affiliated with Óbuda University’s Budai Road and Pirosalma Street campuses, with an office at building F room 316. His research frequently addresses challenges in data collection, sensor fusion, and embedded systems. Research Interests: Dr. Vakulya’s expertise includes cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., CTF challenges), agricultural IoT systems (e.g., rumen bolus sensors for livestock monitoring), and image processing techniques (e.g., genetic algorithms for shape approximation). His work on visible light communication (VLC) and wireless sensor networks highlights his contributions to communication protocols and energy-efficient systems. Recent trends in his publications emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches, such as applying AI methods to agricultural sensor data and optimizing sensor networks for real-time applications. Advising & Grants: No specific advising relationships or grants are listed in available materials. His research infrastructure is likely supported through institutional and collaborative projects. Labs/Teams: While not explicitly stated, his research likely involves collaborations within Óbuda University’s engineering and computer science departments. His work on rumen sensors and VLC systems suggests potential affiliations with robotics, biomedical engineering, or smart agriculture research groups.

• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Local Products Consumption

László Csóka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marketing and Tourism, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Pécs, a position he has held since 2022 with active involvement in teaching and research. His academic credentials include: Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Marketing (2015) from University of Pécs Faculty of Business and Economics Master's degree in Marketing (2017) from University of Pécs Faculty of Business and Economics PhD in Business Administration (2021) from University of Pécs Doctoral School of Business Administration Dr. Csóka's research centers on application-oriented digital marketing studies examining current industry trends and practical implementations, complemented by investigations into consumer motivations for local product consumption within tourism and regional development contexts. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world marketing challenges. His publication portfolio demonstrates interdisciplinary reach across public health, tourism economics, and consumer decision-making, with recent works analyzing elderly exercise impacts, local product-tourism synergies, and competing factors in Hungarian consumer behavior regarding sustainability and pricing. This reflects his capacity to connect marketing theory with diverse societal domains. As an educator, he delivers undergraduate and graduate instruction in digital marketing decisions, digital marketing foundations, tourism software systems, and sport marketing, while supervising analytical marketing calculation seminars that develop students' practical quantitative skills.

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Control Theory
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Péter Korondi is a Professor at the University of Debrecen in Hungary, affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics . His work spans robotics, control theory, and industrial automation, with a focus on bio-inspired systems and human-robot interaction. Research Interests : Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Theory, Human-Robot Interaction, Industrial Automation, Sensor Fusion Recent Article Trends : Sliding mode control, friction compensation in micro-telemanipulation, path planning for mobile robots, smart industrial systems Collaborations : Co-authored works with Gabor Sziebig, Ferenc Tajti, Géza Szayer, and international researchers in IEEE Transactions , Sensors , and Acta Polytechnica Hungarica . Technological Focus : Development of rehabilitation devices, holonomic drive systems, and ethorobotics models inspired by animal behavior.

Thomas FetzerView profile

Associate Professor

• International Political Economy
• Economic History
• European Studies
• +6 more

Thomas Fetzer is an Associate Professor at Central European University (CEU) since 2009, specializing in International Political Economy, Economic History, and European Studies. His academic journey includes post-doctoral positions at the Max-Planck Institut für Gesellschaftsforschung in Cologne (2006), the London School of Economics (2007-2008), and the University of Warwick (2009). Education: Ph.D. in History and Civilization from the European University Institute, Florence (2005) His research critically examines the role of ideas in global political economy, with concentrated focus on economic nationalism's manifestations across ideological spectrums and its intersection with security studies. He actively analyzes historical narratives and memory politics in International Relations, particularly regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war's impact on geopolitical frameworks, while simultaneously exploring socio-economic inequality, collective interest formation, and conceptualizations of justice within transnational economic systems. Methodological debates bridging historical analysis and social scientific inquiry remain foundational to his approach. Publication trends reveal sustained investigation into nationalism's economic dimensions (2019-2022), including left-wing ideological adaptations and theoretical paradoxes. Earlier work (2017-2018) extensively documents trade union responses to corporate internationalization, utilizing longitudinal case studies of Ford and General Motors across British and German contexts to expose tensions between national allegiances and transnational cooperation. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were found in the provided text Advising and Grants: Students: None listed in the provided text Grant funding: Not specified in source materials Labs and Teams: No dedicated research labs or teams mentioned in the given information