Miroslav Šipikal

Miroslav Šipikal is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Public Administration and Regional Development at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. His research focuses on regional policy, EU regional policy, innovation policy, and the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in regional development. He has led projects such as eVALU8 (Learning by Evaluating) and UNIREG (Universities in Regional Development), emphasizing policy evaluation and university-industry collaboration.

His academic career includes teaching courses like Methods of Regional Analysis and Project Development. Key research areas include the effectiveness of EU structural funds, knowledge spillovers in innovation systems, and university contributions to regional growth. He has published extensively on topics such as subsidy impact assessment, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and spatial policy frameworks.

Šipikal has contributed to strategic initiatives like the Bee4R LAB (Bratislava Behavioral and Economic Experiences for Research) and collaborates with institutions on projects analyzing administrative barriers to EU policy implementation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.