Jan Sladek

Jan Sladek is a Professor of Applied Mechanics at Slovak Technical University (2006-2016) and Head of the Department of Mechanics at the Institute for Construction and Architecture, Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS), Bratislava, Slovakia (2005–present). He has held visiting/research positions at Cornell University, Northwestern University, Shinshu University, University of California (Los Angeles, Irvine), University of London (Queen Mary College), and University of Siegen.

• Education
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering (1976), Techn. Univ. of Transport and Telecom., Zilina
  • PhD in Applied Mechanics (1981), Slovak Academy of Sciences
  • DrSc (Doctor of Sciences) in Applied Mechanics (1990), Slovak Academy of Sciences
  • Assoc. Prof. in Civil Engineering (1994), Slovak Technical University
  • Professor in Mechanics (2002), Technical University of Zilina

Research Interests include fracture mechanics, computational mechanics, boundary element methods (BEM), meshless methods, and numerical modeling of smart and functionally graded materials. His work focuses on advanced numerical techniques for mechanical analysis and material modeling.

Professional Leadership involves directorship roles at the Institute for Construction and Architecture (SAS) and editorial contributions as Associate Editor of one journal and board member of eight others.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• 2012 Highly cited researcher award, Slovak Literary Fund
• 2010 ICCES Eric Reissner Medal
• 1985 & 2003 Slovak Academy of Sciences Prize
• President of Slovak Society for Mechanics (1996-2010)
• 2002 Member of Learned Society of the Slovak Academy of Sciences