Associate professor, at Tuke, Slovakia.
Marcela Taušová is an accomplished Slovak associate professor at the Technical University in Košice, specializing in the economics and management of earth resources. Born on August 23, 1975, she has dedicated her academic career to optimizing resource efficiency and exploring the financial aspects of economic transformation. Marcela’s work bridges economics with environmental sustainability, focusing on how enterprises and society can better manage natural resources. Since 2020, she has been leading scientific research and lecturing at the Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control, and Geotechnologies. Her passion lies in advancing management strategies across various economic sectors with an emphasis on energy project evaluation and economic sustainability. Fluent in Slovak and conversational in Russian, she combines academic rigor with practical insights, contributing significantly to her field. 🌍📚
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Education 🎓
Marcela Taušová’s educational journey has been closely tied to the Technical University in Košice, where she completed her Ing. degree in Engineering Management in 1998. She then pursued two PhD. programs between 1998 and 2002—one focused on Business and Management, and the other on Informatization and Process Control—reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to economics and technology. In 2012-2014, she enhanced her pedagogical skills by completing a university education course, followed by a quality higher education teaching course in 2015-2016. Her doctoral research, completed in 2012, concentrated on the economics of earth resources, laying the foundation for her later academic work. This extensive education has provided her with strong analytical and management skills applied to the economic sector of earth resources and energy projects. 🎓📖
Experience 💼
Marcela Taušová’s professional experience spans over two decades at the Technical University in Košice. From 2000 to 2002, she was an internal PhD student, followed by assistant professor roles across various institutes including Business and Tourism, Business and Management, and the Institute of Earth Sources. Her responsibilities consistently included leading lectures and exercises while conducting research on the economic management of earth resources. Since 2020, she has served as an associate professor, focusing on scientific research related to management optimization and economic evaluation of energy projects. Marcela’s expertise extends into the economic implications of resource transformation processes, with a notable emphasis on the economic sector linked to mining and natural resources. Her long-term academic and research engagement reflects her commitment to education and innovation. 📊🏫
Research Interests 🔬
Marcela Taušová’s research interests center on resource efficiency and economic optimization in enterprises and society, particularly in managing earth resources. She investigates the financial impacts of economic transformation processes, striving to enhance sustainable practices in various sectors of the national economy. Her work also involves evaluating energy projects from an economic perspective, aiming to improve management strategies for extracting and processing raw materials. Marcela is passionate about bridging environmental concerns with economic viability, focusing on how enterprises can optimize resource use while maintaining financial sustainability. Her research contributes to the development of methodologies that support efficient resource management, economic evaluation of energy initiatives, and sustainable economic development within Slovakia and beyond. 🌱💡
Awards 🏆
While the CV does not explicitly list awards, Marcela Taušová’s consistent career advancement from assistant to associate professor and her leadership in research indicate recognition of her academic contributions. Her selection for advanced education courses, such as the quality of higher education teaching, highlights her commitment to excellence. Marcela’s involvement in multiple research projects and her leading role in scientific activities reflect professional acknowledgement of her expertise in the economics of earth resources and energy management. Her academic standing and sustained publication record suggest that she is a respected figure in her field, recognized for her dedication to sustainable economic management and educational quality. 🥇📜
Top Noted Publications 📚
Marcela Taušová has published extensively in the fields of economic evaluation, resource management, and sustainability. One notable publication is:
1. Comparison of Renewable Energy Implementation in Geographically and Climatically Diverse Regions
Authors: Marcela Taušová, Maksym Mykhei, Katarína Čulková, Peter Tauš
Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2025
Citations: 0
Access: Open access (Full text not accessible here)
Summary: This paper likely compares how renewable energy is adopted across different regions with varying geography and climate conditions, analyzing challenges and opportunities.
2. Development of the Implementation of Renewable Sources in EU Countries in Heating and Cooling, Transport, and Electricity
Authors: Marcela Taušová, Maksym Mykhei, Katarína Čulková, Dávid Petráš, Pavol Kaňuch
Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2025
Citations: 0
Access: Open access (Full text not accessible here)
Summary: Focuses on the progression of renewable energy adoption across the EU specifically in heating & cooling, transport, and electricity sectors.
3. The Role of the Visitor Center in Destination Development
Authors: Barbora Benčóová, Marieta Šoltésová, Mário Molokáč, Marcela Taušová
Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2024
Citations: 0
Access: Open access (Full text not accessible here)
Summary: Discusses how visitor centers contribute to the development of tourist destinations, possibly linking to sustainability.
4. Development of Energy Poverty and Its Solutions through the Use of Renewables: The EU Case with a Focus on Slovakia
Authors: Marcela Taušová, Lucia Domaracká, Katarína Čulková, Peter Tauš, Pavol Kaňuch
Journal: Energies, 2024
Citations: 5
Access: Open access (Full text not accessible here)
Summary: Examines energy poverty in the EU, focusing on Slovakia, and explores renewable energy solutions as a way to alleviate it.
5. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Economic Development of the Mining and Construction Industry: Case Study in Slovakia
Authors: Beáta Stehlíková, Marcela Taušová, Katarína Čulková
Journal: Economies, 2024
Citations: 1
Access: Open access (Full text not accessible here)
Summary: Analyzes how COVID-19 affected economic progress in Slovakia’s mining and construction sectors.
6. Energy Efficiency in Heat Pumps and Solar Collectors: Case of Slovakia
Authors: Stefan Kuzevic, Marcela Taušová, Katarína Čulková, Lucia Domaracká, Danylo Shyp
Journal: Processes, 2024
Citations: 1
Access: Open access (Full text not accessible here)
Summary: Investigates the efficiency of heat pumps and solar collectors in Slovakia, focusing on renewable energy technology performance.
Conclusion
Marcela Taušová is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly within the domains of resource economics, energy sustainability, and environmental management. Her sustained academic contribution, diverse and relevant research portfolio, and strong engagement in national projects underscore her excellence. Enhancing her international footprint and leadership roles could further solidify her candidacy for top-tier recognitions.