Dr. Stanislav Kubalak | Modelling Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Stanislav Kubalak, University of Žilina, Slovakia

Stanislav Kubalak is a Slovak university teacher and assistant professor at the University of Žilina, Faculty of Operation and Economics of Transport and Communications (FPEDAS), where he has been serving since September 2022. He completed his bachelor’s, engineering, and doctoral studies at the University of Žilina, specializing in transport and communications. With previous experience as a traffic dispatcher at Sit Consulting, he has developed deep expertise in sustainable mobility and intelligent transport systems. Stanislav has actively contributed to academic governance as a member of the Academic Senate and served as a delegate in the Student Council of Universities of the Slovak Republic. His research focuses on bike-sharing systems, sustainable urban transport, and the environmental impact of traffic, with multiple publications addressing these topics. Beyond academia, he is engaged in local governance as a member of the municipal and school councils in Mútne. He is also known for his volunteer work, including at the European Youth Olympic Festival, and has received several certificates and acknowledgments for his contributions in engineering pedagogy, age management, and professional competence in transport. Passionate about sports, cycling, hiking, and nature, Stanislav combines academic rigor with community service and personal dedication to sustainable development.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Stanislav Kubalak

Dr. Stanislav Kubalak presents a compelling profile for consideration for the Research for Best Researcher Award. With a robust academic foundation culminating in a doctorate from the University of Žilina and an active position as an assistant professor, he exemplifies a young, dynamic researcher dedicated to transport, communication, and operational sciences. His academic trajectory is further bolstered by his involvement in institutional governance, including participation in faculty and university senates, which indicates a commitment to shaping research environments.

🎓 Education

• 2010–2014: Gymnázium Anton Bernoláka, Námestovo, Slovakia – Maturita 📘

• 2014–2017: University of Žilina, FPEDAS, KCMD – Bachelor’s degree 🎓

• 2017–2019: University of Žilina, FPEDAS, KCMD – Engineering (Master’s) degree 🛠️

• 2019–2022: University of Žilina, FPEDAS, KCMD – Ph.D. (Doctoral studies) 🎓📚

💼 Work Experience

• 2019 – 04/2022: Traffic Dispatcher at Sit Consulting, a.s., Žilina 🚦

• 09/2022 – Present: Assistant Professor (University Teacher) at University of Žilina, FPEDAS, KKMaHI 👨‍🏫

🏆 Honors & Certifications

• 21/01/2023: Acknowledgement by President of Academic Senate, FPEDAS, UNIZA 🏅

• 05/03/2024: Certificate – Professional Seniority, Age Management z.s., Brno 🧓📄

• 05/03/2024: Certificate – Engineering Pedagogy, Institute of Lifelong Learning, UNIZA 📜

• 26/09/2023: Certificate – Professional competence in road haulage 🚛

• 26/09/2023: Certificate – Professional competence in passenger transport 🚌

📝 Achievements & Research Contributions

• Published multiple studies on bike-sharing, sustainable mobility, and traffic safety including:

  • Impact of Actuated Control on Environment and Traffic Flow 🌍🚗

  • COVID-19 and Citizen Engagement in Mobility Planning 😷🚶‍♂️

  • The Bike-sharing System in Slovakia and Impact of COVID-19 🚴‍♂️📊

  • Analysis and Comparison of Bike-sharing and Carsharing Systems 🚲🚘

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