Ján Svoreň

Ján Svoreň is an Associate Professor and senior scientist at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Tatranská Lomnica, specializing in interplanetary matter, comets, and meteors. With over 280 publications, he has significantly contributed to understanding solar system dynamics and celestial phenomena.

• Education: Studied astronomy and geophysics at Comenius University (1967–1972)
• Leadership: Chairman of the Scientific College of the Slovak Academy of Sciences for Earth and Space Sciences (since 2002)
• Affiliations: Member of the International Astronomical Union and Slovak Astronomical Society

Research Interests center on comet and meteor studies, planetary science, and astrometry. His work explores asteroid composition, near-Earth objects, and solar system formation mechanisms, blending observational data with theoretical models.

Scientific Contributions include the 2016 Science Popularizer Award and the 2002 asteroid naming Svoreň (1999 TE6). His recent articles highlight trends in asteroid mining, comet X-ray production, and deep-space missions like OSIRIS-REx.

Public Engagement is evident through collaborations with media and initiatives like the European Science Night. He actively participates in workshops and lectures, bridging scientific research with societal outreach.