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Juraj VaňkoView profile

Professor

• Morphosyntax of Slovak
• Comparative Slavic Languages
• Machine Translation
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Prof. Juraj Vaňko is a Professor at the Department of Slovak Language and Literature, Faculty of Education, University of J. Selye in Komárno, Slovakia. His academic roles include leading the Slovak language and literature teacher training program in combination form. He holds academic qualifications such as PhD (1979) and habilitation (1996) from Comenius University and was inaugurated as a Professor in 2002 at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. Education: University of Prešov (1963–1968): Slovak and Ukrainian Language/Literature Rigorous Examination: Slovak Language (1973–1974) PhD in Slavic Languages (1974–1979) Research: Focuses on Slovak language morphosyntax, comparative Slavic linguistics, and machine translation. He led numerous research projects including VEGA-funded studies on Slovak language morphology (2005–2008), anthropocentric semantic categories (2012–2014), and machine translation error classification (2015–2023). His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education and technology. International Experience: Taught Slovak at Humboldt University (Berlin, 1980–1984), Panjab University (India, 1992–1994), and the University of Ljubljana (1999–2003). Collaborated with institutions in Germany, Poland, and the UK. Contributions: Authored over 50 publications including monographs, textbooks, and peer-reviewed articles. His work spans linguistic theory, language pedagogy, and computational linguistics. He has supervised numerous students and contributed to national and EU-funded educational initiatives.

Marta VojtekováView profile

Associate Professor

• Slavic Languages
• Linguistics
• Comparative Grammar
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Assoc. Prof. Marta Vojteková holds the position of Associate Professor at the University of Prešov in Prešov, Faculty of Arts, within the Institute of Central European Studies. Her academic career includes roles since 2003 in Slavic Philology and Slovak Language, with promotions to Associate Professor in 2014. She specializes in Slavic linguistics, focusing on Polish and Slovak morphology, syntax, lexicography, and professional translation. She has conducted research stays at institutions such as Jagiellonian University and Adam Mickiewicz University, and is actively involved in international organizations like the Slovak Linguistic Society and the Slovak-Polish Commission for Humanities Sciences. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Contemporary Language , Writing Skills , and Professional Translation . Research interests span confrontational grammar, terminological dictionaries, and comparative language studies. She has authored/co-authored over 20 monographs, textbooks, and dictionaries, including notable works on Slavic word formation, anatomical terminology dictionaries, and Slovak-Polish language comparisons. Professional development highlights include certifications in project management, communication skills, and pedagogical training. She serves on editorial boards such as Contacts and maintains international collaborations through Erasmus+ programs. Her work emphasizes multilingual lexicography and applied linguistics in educational contexts.

• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Spanish Language Education
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Mgr. Želmíra Pavliková, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Economics in Bratislava, Faculty of Applied Languages, Department of Romance and Slavic Languages. Her career spans teaching Spanish and English at secondary and elementary schools, research in applied linguistics, and collaboration on international educational projects. Educational Background: Second Degree: Translation and Interpretation, Spanish Language and Culture (2005), University of Prešov in Prešov, Faculty of Arts. Third Degree: Philology, General Linguistics (2023), Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Arts. Želmíra Pavliková focuses on linguistic metaphors in economic Spanish, translation studies, and language education for economists and diplomats. Her work integrates digital tools and cultural mediation, emphasizing professional language practice. Her publications include journal articles on semantic analysis of economic terminology and co-authored textbooks for Spanish language training. She has participated in international mobility programs, including a research stay at the University of Havana (2020) and teaching training in Spain (2008, 2001, 2000). Research Projects: Project KEGA 007EU-4/2018 (2018-2021): Innovation of Language Training for Economists, Diplomats, and Cultural Mediators – digital textbook development. Project KEGA 012EU-4/2023 (2023-2025): e-Portfolio as Pedagogy Facilitating Integrative Learning. Želmíra Pavliková has supervised 3 theses (2 Bachelor’s, 1 Diploma) and delivered 5 invited lectures internationally. Her research bridges applied linguistics, translation, and professional language education.

Ivan PolášekView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Software Modeling
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Ivan Polášek is a part-time Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Informatics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics at Comenius University in Bratislava. His institutional affiliations include membership in the Division of Theory and System Design. His research explores: Software modeling and visualization techniques Virtual/augmented reality applications in software engineering AI-driven optimization of software design and refactoring Collaborative development methodologies Design pattern analysis and anti-pattern detection Recent publications (2017-2024) demonstrate strong focus on VR-supported collaborative design, executable software models, and communication methodologies in team-based development environments. He teaches undergraduate courses in agile development and software architectures, while leading research seminars. No awards or supervised students are documented in available sources. Polášek contributes to the INNOVAITE research project and maintains collaborations with European institutions including researchers from the Netherlands, France, and Sweden.