Anna Michálková is an Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism, Faculty of Commerce, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her expertise spans regional tourism, destination management, and tourism economics, with a focus on sustainable development and innovation. Education: Study stays at University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), University of Economics in Vienna (Austria), and University Lüneburg (Germany). Her research investigates institutional frameworks for destination management, tourism cluster dynamics, and economic impacts of tourism, particularly in crisis periods. She emphasizes stakeholder cooperation, societal value metrics, and sustainable growth strategies. Key trends in her publications include regional policy integration, gazelle enterprises in tourism, and cross-border collaboration. She has led projects like KEGA 034EU-4/2020 on innovative teaching methods and VEGA grants on competitiveness and innovation. Anna supervises bachelor and master programs in tourism management, teaches case studies in German, and collaborates with institutions across Europe. Her work bridges academia and practice through projects with local governments and tourism organizations.
Ladislav Bažó, PhD., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism within the Faculty of Commerce at Bratislava University of Economics and Business. His academic career spans since 2006, following completion of his PhD studies at the same institution. Current office hours are maintained on Tuesdays from 13:00-15:00 in room 2A.27. His research focuses on critical intersections of marketing, entrepreneurship, and development economics, with particular emphasis on service sector dynamics in post-communist transition economies. Specialized expertise includes the tertiarization processes in Visegrád Four countries, institutional environment impacts on Slovak enterprises, and high-growth enterprise development. His work frequently examines tourism business management within broader economic integration frameworks. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on service economy transformation, particularly examining how institutional environments shape enterprise competitiveness in Central European contexts. His research employs both quantitative input-output methodologies and qualitative policy analysis frameworks, with strong emphasis on practical business applications. Grant EU Bratislava No. 2316061/07 - Principal Investigator VEGA No. 1/0205/14 - Co-investigator Visegrad Fund No. 21320011-759827 - Co-investigator Multiple VEGA and KEGA research projects As an educator, Bažó teaches core tourism management subjects including Hotel Management, Travel Agency Operations, and Business Controlling in Tourism Enterprises. His pedagogical approach integrates research findings directly into classroom instruction, particularly regarding service sector competitiveness and client satisfaction metrics. He maintains active research collaborations across Visegrád countries and participates in international conferences including the AIB-CEE Chapter Annual Conference.
Martin Lábaj is a Professor and Head of the Department of Economic Policy at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, University of Economics in Bratislava. His work focuses on economic development, industrial organization, and the labor market impacts of automation. He leads the department and teaches courses like Development Economics (Bachelor), Applied Econometrics (Master), and Advanced Topics in Econometrics (PhD). His research emphasizes deindustrialization trends, global value chains, and policy analysis. He has led projects like the MIT Slovakia Seed Fund initiative on automation's labor market effects and the APVV-funded study on pharmacy market competition. Notable collaborations include work with Daron Acemoglu (MIT) and institutions like the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Key projects include analyzing Slovakia's automotive industry's global value chain role and evaluating CETA trade agreement impacts. His work bridges empirical economics with policy relevance, often addressing structural changes in transition economies.
Ing. Adriana Lukáčiková, PhD., is an Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Operations Research and Econometrics at the Faculty of Economic Informatics, University of Economics in Bratislava. She has been employed since 1996 and focuses on econometric modeling, macroeconomic analysis, and spatial econometrics. Doctorate in Econometrics and Operations Research (2004), University of Economics in Bratislava Masters in Mathematical Methods in Economics (1993), University of Economics in Bratislava Her research spans asymmetric price reactions in energy markets, spatial spillover effects in EU regional development, Bayesian econometric methods , and macroeconomic impacts of pandemics . She collaborates on VEGA and KEGA grants related to green economy transitions and structural parameter estimation. Current grant projects include: VEGA 1/0052/24: Estimating structural parameters in macroeconomic models KEGA 026EU-4/2024: Interactive web-based quantitative economic analysis textbook VEGA 1/0047/23: Spatial spillovers in EU green economy initiatives Lukáčiková contributes to scientific societies as a member of the Slovak Society for Economic Informatics and the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Economic Informatics. Her teaching includes econometrics and management science courses at bachelor and master levels.
Matúš Sulír is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice. He specializes in software engineering, program comprehension, and educational methodologies in programming. He teaches courses like Základy softvérového inžinierstva (Foundations of Software Engineering) and actively contributes to research in software build systems, domain-specific languages, and usability evaluation. His research interests include Java build processes, educational tools for programming, and empirical studies on software quality and testing. He has published extensively on topics such as automated test case identification, voice command APIs, and large-scale software build analysis. His work often integrates empirical methods with practical software development challenges. No awards or advisory roles are listed, and there are no explicitly mentioned research grants or projects. His academic contributions focus on advancing software engineering practices through empirical research and tool development.
Karol Szomolányi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Operations Research and Econometrics at the Faculty of Economic Informatics, University of Economics in Bratislava. He has been a university teacher at the institution since 1999, following his engineering role in the same faculty from 1994-1999. His academic career spans over two decades at this institution, where he has established himself as a prominent researcher and educator in econometrics and macroeconomics. Dr. Szomolányi's research focuses on econometric modeling, price analysis, and macroeconomic dynamics. His work particularly examines asymmetric price adjustments in energy markets, business cycles in post-communist European countries, and the impact of trade terms on Central European economies. He has made significant contributions to understanding the Slovak economy's response to external shocks and monetary interventions. His scholarly output includes several monographs, textbooks, and numerous peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals. Notably, he has co-authored the book "Bayesovská ekonometria" (Bayesian Econometrics) and multiple introductory econometrics textbooks featuring various software platforms including R, EViews, and Gretl. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on applying econometric methods to real-world economic problems, particularly in the Central European context. Dr. Szomolányi has been actively involved in numerous research grant projects, both as principal investigator and co-investigator. Currently, he leads two major projects: VEGA 1/0052/24 on estimating key structural parameters of contemporary macroeconomic models (2024-2026), and KEGA 026EU-4/2024 on creating an interactive web-based book for quantitative economic analysis (2024-2026). His previous projects have examined pandemic impacts on EU economies, short-term and long-term dynamics of European post-communist countries, and economic policy coherence in Europe. As an educator, Dr. Szomolányi teaches courses across all three levels of study. At the bachelor's level, he teaches Economic Analysis I & II and Management Science II. For master's students, his courses include Quantitative Economics I & II and Applied Macroeconometrics. At the doctoral level, he offers Quantitative Macroeconomics and Macroeconometrics. Dr. Szomolányi has supervised doctoral students, including Michaela Blaško (2015-2018) whose dissertation focused on European economic convergence processes with emphasis on Slovak economy dynamics. His teaching and research activities demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing econometric methods and their application to contemporary economic issues in Central Europe.
Viera Kubičková is a Professor at the Department of Tourism, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her research focuses on tourism economics, service innovation, and sustainable business practices, with a particular emphasis on high-growth enterprises (gazelles) and regional development. Primary Affiliation: Bratislava University of Economics and Business Department: Department of Tourism Research Focus: Tourism economics, innovation in services, sustainable practices, regional policy Her publications analyze the economic impact of tourism, eco-innovations in hospitality, open innovation models, and the role of gazelles in job creation. Recent work examines inflation's effects on Central European tourism, waste management attitudes, and marketing's influence on spa industry performance. She has led projects such as VEGA 1/0205/14 on service sector gazelles and HP 6428/11919/2020 on tourism development in Štúrovo. Her collaborations include Dana Benešová, Anna Michálková, and Monika Nadávoa Krošláková.
Ing. Pavel Gežík, PhD., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Operations Research and Econometrics within the Faculty of Economic Informatics at the University of Economics in Bratislava. Since 2010, he has been actively contributing to academic and research activities in operations research, environmental modeling, and game theory applications. Education: Second degree in Operational Research and Econometrics (2007), Third degree in Econometrics and Operational Research (2010) from University of Economics in Bratislava, Faculty of Economic Informatics His research focuses on optimization programming, game theory models, network analysis, logistics scheduling, and circular economy principles. He has integrated environmental sustainability into reverse logistics frameworks and developed methods for debt modeling in economic systems. Recent publications highlight his work in game theory applications for retail location optimization, circular economy recycling models, and graph theory for economic networks. These studies emphasize mathematical rigor and practical implementation in economic decision-making. He has participated in significant grants such as: VEGA 1/0120/23 - Environmental Models for Eco-Economic Decisions APVV SK-SRB-18-0009 - Logistics Optimization with Electromobility VEGA 1/0320/18 - Green Policy Analysis Over 15 years, he has supervised 25 bachelor's and 22 master's theses, contributing to education in optimization and logistics. His research outputs include 8 Web of Science/Scopus-indexed works with 4 citations.
Iveta Fodranová serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism at the Faculty of Commerce, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. With a Dipl. Ing. and PhD qualification, she maintains active research and teaching responsibilities with office hours listed on Mondays and Thursdays. Her primary academic home is within the Department of Tourism, which operates under the Faculty of Commerce structure at this prominent Slovak business university. Dr. Fodranová's research spans tourism economics, sustainable development frameworks, and the intersection of digital economy with traditional tourism sectors. Her work particularly focuses on measuring societal value of tourism, social carrying capacity in natural sites, and the impact of digital sharing economy on employment. She has developed methodological approaches for determining tourism's societal value applicable at national, regional, and community levels, emphasizing the Triple-bottom-line framework that integrates economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear progression from foundational economic impact studies toward more sophisticated social sustainability metrics. Her recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates growing interest in EU-wide digital skills assessment and socially sustainable development frameworks, while maintaining strong connections to practical tourism management applications. The research consistently addresses policy-relevant questions about tourism's role in sustainable development, with increasing attention to social quality indicators and digital transformation impacts. Dr. Fodranová has contributed to significant research projects including VEGA 1/0216/14 on transforming social services for seniors and VEGA 1/0205/14 examining dynamic service enterprises in Slovakia. She has also developed practical tools such as the 'Manual for Determining the Societal Value of Tourism' (2013) and conducted foundational analysis of tourism's current state in Slovakia. Her collaborative work extends across multiple European institutions, with co-authors from various Slovak universities and international connections evident through citation networks. Her teaching portfolio includes specialized courses in tourism methodology, public services, case studies in tourism, and business entrepreneurship. While specific student supervision isn't detailed in the available materials, her research projects suggest involvement with graduate students through the Department of Tourism's academic programs. Current research directions indicate growing emphasis on social sustainability metrics and digital economy impacts within tourism contexts.
Martin Alexy is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance within the Faculty of Economics and Finance at Bratislava University of Economics and Business. He also serves as Head of Section and Deputy Head of the Department for Science Development in the Business Finance Section. His research focuses on financial econometrics, sovereign credit ratings, enterprise failure prediction, and composite index construction. Alexy teaches courses such as 'Základy finančnej ekonometrie' (Basics of Financial Econometrics) and 'Riziko a neistota vo financiách' (Risk and Uncertainty in Finance). His research explores topics like sovereign credit rating determinants, machine learning applications in SME failure prediction, and total factor productivity analysis in Europe. Notable contributions include work on Altman’s Z’-Score models adaptation for Slovak SMEs and gender diversity in private firms. Alexy collaborates with institutions like the SecureDataLab and Bee4R LAB, focusing on behavioral economics experiments and data-driven financial analysis. His publications span journals like Studies in Economics and Finance , Ekonomický časopis , and Acta Oeconomica , with recent focus on machine learning applications in financial modeling and regional economic dynamics. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Alexy’s advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his research group actively participates in projects related to financial risk assessment and regional development. He contributes to the EAPG Working Paper Series and maintains academic partnerships through Erasmus agreements and framework collaborations.
Erika Majzlíková is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economic Policy, Faculty of Economics and Finance, University of Economics in Bratislava. Her work bridges economic theory and policy, focusing on the socioeconomic implications of automation and deindustrialisation. Education: Second Degree: National Economy (2016), University of Economics in Bratislava Third Degree: Economic Theory, Economic Policy (2019), University of Economics in Bratislava Associate Professor: National Economy (2024), University of Economics in Bratislava Research Interests: Automation and labor market dynamics Deindustrialisation in global value chains Regional economic disparities Income inequality and human capital Technological disruptions in manufacturing Policy formulation for inclusive growth Her recent publications examine automation risks in Slovakia, regional fragmentation in European manufacturing, and the interplay between nearshoring and deindustrialisation. These works employ empirical frameworks to analyze labor market flexibility, digitalization, and global production networks. Grants from VEGA, APVV, and the MIT Seed Fund support her research collaborations with institutions like the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies and MIT's Department of Economics. Organizational Experience: Member, Slovak Economic Association (2017–present) Member, International Input-Output Association (2017–present) International Mobilities: Research Visitor, Vienna University of Economics and Business (2018–2019) Research Fellowship, wiiw Vienna (2022) Erasmus+ Teaching, University of Coimbra (2023)
Martin Hudcovský is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic Policy at the University of Economics in Bratislava (Faculty of Economics and Finance). His research focuses on labor markets, labor productivity, transport economics, and structural economic changes. He has conducted studies on the V4 countries' economic dynamics and policy interventions in transport sectors. International affiliations include University of European Studies of Moldova (2022), Gedu College of Business Studies (Bhutan, 2020), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa, 2017), University of Montenegro (2016), and STEP Enterprises (Malta, 2013). His publications analyze structural economic shifts in Slovakia, capital-labor ratios, national air carrier policies, and inland waterway transport integration. Research projects include evaluation of transport infrastructure impacts and policy effectiveness in emerging markets.
Richard KALIŠ is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic Policy at the University of Economics in Bratislava (Faculty of Economics and Finance). He holds a PhD in Economic Policy from the same institution and has held research positions at Masaryk University and Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on microeconomic issues, including industrial organization, competition policy, and efficiency evaluation in healthcare and transportation sectors. Education: PhD in Economic Policy (2019), University of Economics in Bratislava; Master's (2016) and Bachelor's (2014) degrees in Economic Policy from the same institution. Research Interests: Industrial organization, competition economics, regulatory economics, efficiency analysis, health economics, and transportation policy. He has conducted extensive work on pharmacy retail markets, transport policy impacts, and merger efficiency evaluations. Key Projects: Includes APVV-funded research on pharmacy market competition (2019-2023), VEGA projects on socio-economic policy evaluation, and studies on deindustrialization impacts. He has also contributed to policy analysis for the Slovak government. Labs/Teams: Member of Martin Lábaj's Lab and the Institute for Transport Economics at Masaryk University.
Eduard Nežinský is an Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Economic Policy at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. His research focuses on economic efficiency, welfare economics, income inequality, and the impact of digitalization. He leads projects such as VEGA 1/0716/19 on income distribution effects and VEGA 2/0001/22 'Slovakia 2030,' exploring future economic strategies. His work integrates quantitative methods with policy analysis, addressing topics like motorway economic benefits, EU regional disparities, and adult skill forecasting. Nežinský is proficient in English and contributes to research initiatives like the Bratislava Behavioral and Economic Experiences for Research Lab (Bee4R LAB). Teaching includes courses on productivity analysis, doctoral seminars, and economic policy discussions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges macroeconomic trends with micro-level social impacts. Education Background PhD in Economics Master's Degree (Dipl. Ing.) in Economics Research Interests Nežinský’s core research revolves around measuring economic welfare beyond traditional GDP metrics, examining income inequality through advanced statistical models, and evaluating infrastructure investments’ broader socioeconomic effects. He advocates for multidimensional policy frameworks addressing digital divides and regional disparities. Recent work includes analyzing terrorism’s societal impacts and Slovakia’s competitiveness post-EU accession. Key Projects VEGA 1/0716/19: Assessing the impact of income distribution on Beyond GDP policies. VEGA 2/0001/22: Strategic foresight for Slovakia’s 2030 economic vision. Publications Overview His 30+ publications span top journals like Empirica and Central European Journal of Operations Research , emphasizing methodological innovations in efficiency analysis and policy evaluation. Recent themes include digitalization’s productivity effects, motorway economic multipliers, and EU structural competitiveness. Awards & Recognition No specific awards listed, though his work has been cited in policy forums and academic networks focusing on Slovakia's economic challenges. Teaching & Mentorship Teaches graduate courses on productivity analysis and doctoral thesis guidance. Advises on research methodologies and maintains active participation in faculty seminars. Labs & Collaborations Associated with Bee4R LAB, exploring behavioral economics applications, and SecureDataLab for data-driven policy research. Collaborates with the EAPG Working Paper Series and Monitor of Economic Policy.
