Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarína Draganova | Security Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarína Draganova | Security Systems | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarína Draganova, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia

Assoc. Prof. Ing. Katarína Draganová, PhD., ING-PAED IGIP, is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of electronics and aviation technology. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Aeronautics, where she has been actively engaged in research and teaching. From 2021 to 2023, she served as the Head of the Department of Aviation Technical Studies, contributing significantly to the development of academic programs and research initiatives. Her expertise lies in applied sensorics, aviation and industrial electronic systems, and air traffic management. She earned her Ph.D. in Electronics from the Technical University of Košice in 2012 and has since been involved in various research and development projects, publishing extensively in her field. In addition to her academic career, she holds an International Engineering Educator (ING-PAED IGIP) certification and has been instrumental in mentoring students at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Fluent in Slovak, English (FCE-certified), and German, she continues to make significant contributions to engineering education and aviation technology advancements.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Ing. Katarína Draganová, PhD., is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in aviation electronics, air traffic management, and applied sensor technology. Her extensive contributions to research, education, and academic leadership make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • 2018 – Associate Professor (Assoc. Prof.) in Electronics, Technical University of Košice
  • 2013 – 2014 – International Engineering Educator (ING-PAED IGIP), Technical University of Košice
  • 2009 – 2012 – Ph.D. in Aviation and Industrial Electronic Systems, Faculty of Aeronautics, Technical University of Košice
  • 2004 – 2009 – Engineer (Ing.) in Air Traffic Management, Faculty of Aeronautics, Technical University of Košice
  • 1996 – 2004 – Grammar School, P.O. Hviezdoslav in Dolný Kubín
  • 1992 – 1996 – Elementary School, Vyšný Kubín

💼 Work Experience

  • 2018 – PresentAssociate Professor, Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Aeronautics
    • Research and teaching in bachelor’s, engineering, and doctoral programs
    • Supervising bachelor’s, diploma, and dissertation theses
    • Research in applied sensorics and aviation technology
  • 2021 – 2023Head of the Department of Aviation Technical Studies
    • Managed academic and research activities within the department
  • 2017 – 2018Assistant Professor, Technical University of Košice
    • Led lectures, exercises, and research projects in aviation and electronics
  • 2012 – 2017Senior Scientist, Technical University of Košice
    • Conducted research and development in aviation sensor technology
    • Co-authored scientific publications and mentored students

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • Recognized as an Expert in Aviation Electronics ✈️
  • Published Numerous Research Papers in Sensorics and Aviation Technology 📜
  • Contributed to National and International Research Projects 🌍
  • FCE (Cambridge First Certificate in English) Certified 📖
  • Fluent in German 🇩🇪

Publication Top Notes:

From Košice to the Orbit. A Successful Story of Applied Magnetism

Mechanical Design and Testing of Mobile Monitoring Units for Security Systems

Implementation of Magnetic Markers for the Diagnostics of Conveyor Belt Transportation Systems

Stray Magnetic Field Measurement Method of Magnetic Hysteresis Curve of Open-Ended Sensor and Actuator Cores

Non-Destructive Testing of Pipe Conveyor Belts Using Glass-Coated Magnetic Microwires

Influence of Disinfectants on Airport Conveyor Belts

Dr. Sergei Badulin | Monitoring Setup Award | Best Paper Award

Dr. Sergei Badulin | Monitoring Setup Award | Best Paper Award 

Dr. Sergei Badulin, P.P.Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russia

Sergei I. Badulin, born on May 7, 1959, in Murmansk, USSR, is a prominent Russian scientist specializing in the theoretical and experimental study of oceanic wave dynamics. He earned his M.Sc. in Aerophysics and Space Research from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology in 1982 and later completed his Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics in 1985. Dr. Badulin’s doctoral research focused on the transformation of internal waves in the hydrological fields of the ocean. In 2009, he earned his D.Sc. with a thesis on the dynamics of surface and internal gravity waves, aiming at sea wave monitoring and forecasting.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Paper Award

Sergei I. Badulin appears highly suitable for the Best Paper Award, based on his extensive academic background, research contributions, and high-impact publications in the field of ocean wave dynamics and remote sensing. His long-standing career at prestigious institutes, such as the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology and Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, further emphasizes his influence in the scientific community.

Education:

  • 1976–1982: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), Moscow, USSR
    • Degree: MSc in Aerophysics and Space Research, with honors (specialization: aero- and thermodynamics).
  • 1983–1985: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, USSR
    • Degree: PhD in Physics and Mathematics.
    • PhD Thesis: Transformation of internal waves in inhomogeneities of hydrological fields of the ocean.
  • 2009: D.Sc. Thesis
    • Thesis: Dynamics of surface and internal gravity waves for the problem of monitoring and forecasting sea waves.
  • 1983–1985: Supplementary studies in French at the State Linguistic Extramural Courses.

Work Experience:

  • 2019–Present: Senior Research Scientist, Center for Advanced Studies, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow, Russia.
  • 2013–Present: Head of the Nonlinear Wave Processes Laboratory, P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
  • 2009–2014: Leading Researcher, P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences.
  • 2012–2013: Leading Researcher, Russian State Hydrometeorological University, St. Petersburg, Russia.
  • 2010–2018: Leading Researcher, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia.
  • 2000–2012: Leading Researcher, Nonlinear Wave Processes Laboratory, P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
  • 1989–2000: Researcher and Senior Researcher, Nonlinear Wave Processes Laboratory, P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
  • 1985–1989: Junior Researcher and Researcher, Atlantic Branch of P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, USSR, Kaliningrad, USSR.

International Experience:

  • 1998 (Sep–Nov): Visiting Scientist, Ship Research Institute, Ministry of Transport of Japan.
  • 1996 (Apr–Nov): Visiting Scientist, Laboratoire IOA, CNRS, Marseille, France.
  • 1993 (Jun–Feb): Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre International des Etudiants et Stagiaires, Laboratoire de Luminy, Marseille, France.

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