Dr. Stanislav Kubalak | Modelling Awards | Best Researcher Award

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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Prof. Olena Gumen | Modelling Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Olena Gumen | Modelling Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Olena Gumen, National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine

Professor Olena Gumen, based in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a distinguished academic specializing in descriptive geometry, engineering, and computer graphics. She is currently a Professor at the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute,” where she has been serving since January 2014. With over 180 scientific and methodical publications, Professor Gumen is a respected member of the Supreme Certifying Commission of Ukraine in Technical Sciences. Her academic career began in 2002 as a Lecturer and Associate Professor at the National Aviation University, before moving to Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in 2006. She earned her Ph.D. in Technical Sciences in 2004 and her D.Sc. in Applied Geometry and Engineering Graphics in 2011. Professor Gumen is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, and English.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Professor Olena Gumen has an impressive academic background, with over 20 years of teaching and research experience in the fields of descriptive geometry, engineering, and computer graphics. She is a professor at the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” and has contributed to the academic and scientific community through her membership in the Supreme Certifying Commission of Ukraine.

Education:

  1. 2011: DSc in Applied Geometry and Engineering Graphics.
  2. 2004: PhD in Technical Sciences.
  3. 1998: Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.”

Work Experience:

  1. January 2014 – Present: Professor at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Department of Descriptive Geometry, Engineering, and Computer Graphics at National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”.
  2. September 2006 – December 2013: Associate Professor in the Department of Descriptive Geometry, Engineering, and Computer Graphics at National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”.
  3. September 2002 – June 2006: Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Geometry and Computer Graphics at National Aviation University, Ukraine.

Publication top Notes:

Study of Synthesis Processes of Superconducting (?) MAX Phase Ti2InN

Investigation of Microclimate Parameters in the Industrial Environments

High-Temperature Oxidation of High-Entropy FeNiCoCrAl Alloys

Geometrical Simulation of Optimized Vacuum-Condensation Spraying Technology for Titanium Nitride on Structural Steel

Geometric representation of turbulent macrostructure in 3D jets

Simplified analysis of turbulence intensity in Curvilinear wall jets

Research of thermal processes in industrial premises with energy-saving technologies of heating