Tomáš ČERNĚNKO

Tomáš ČERNĚNKO is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Administration and Regional Development, Faculty of Economics and Finance, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. He serves as the AiS coordinator and teaches courses in public administration, regional management, and political decision-making. His research focuses on public sector efficiency, regional development strategies, and EU integration impacts, with a particular emphasis on Slovak local governance structures and administrative reforms.

Education & Research: While specific academic qualifications are not detailed, his roles and publications indicate expertise in public policy and regional studies. He coordinates projects like the KEGA-funded curriculum innovation in public administration education.

Research Interests:

• Public Administration Reform: Analyzing administrative fragmentation and municipal restructuring in Slovakia.
• Regional Policy: Evaluating strategies to address disparities in service provision and socioeconomic growth.
• Local Governance: Assessing fiscal management, electoral dynamics, and citizen participation in urban and rural areas.

Key Projects:

• Manažment výkonnosti v miestnej samospráve (VEGA project).
• REDIS and KRENAR projects on knowledge economy and creative economy impacts.
• International collaborations including OTKA Hungary on subsidiarity in public finances.

Labs & Networks: Engaged with the Society for Regional Science and Politics and contributes to interdisciplinary research at the Faculty's Competence Center. His work is part of the Bee4R LAB and SecureDataLab initiatives.