Ján Stebila

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ján Stebila is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean for Pedagogical Activities at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University (MBU). He holds dual roles in academic leadership and research, specializing in technical education, STEM pedagogy, and environmental engineering. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in sustainable energy, ecological systems, and innovative teaching methodologies.

Stebila's research focuses on inquiry-based learning in technical education, emphasizing student engagement through hands-on experimentation and problem-solving. He has contributed to studies on the correlation between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in technical disciplines. His environmental projects include investigations into biofuel efficiency, heavy metal detoxification via biotechnology, and pollutant emission analysis in urban transport systems.

His academic career includes collaborations on comparative educational studies between Poland and Slovakia, as well as the development of multimedia teaching tools for technical subjects. Stebila oversees pedagogical policies at MBU and has published extensively on topics ranging from tactile sensor design to forestry ecology.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Innovative educational technologies
• Renewable energy systems
• Environmental biotechnology
• Curriculum development for technical education
• Interdisciplinary research in engineering and ecology