{"id":6973,"date":"2024-11-25T14:13:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jkk-web.sze.hu\/?p=6973"},"modified":"2025-01-10T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:15:03","slug":"sze-celebrates-academic-day-with-doctoral-ceremonies-prestigious-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jkk-web.sze.hu\/en\/sze-celebrates-academic-day-with-doctoral-ceremonies-prestigious-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"SZE Celebrates Academic Day with Doctoral Ceremonies, Prestigious Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Academic Day at Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University, held annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of its namesake, Count Istv\u00e1n Sz\u00e9chenyi, is the institution\u2019s most prestigious event. Originally scheduled for September, this year’s event was postponed to 22 November, due to the University’s involvement in flood relief efforts. During the ceremony, new doctoral degrees were conferred, and distinguished awards were presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the University’s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University plays a vital role in the region, not only through its educational and research endeavours but also by supporting the local community. During September\u2019s floods, hundreds of students and staff, both Hungarian and international, volunteered to assist the North Transdanubian Water Directorate. The University also housed water management experts from across the country in its Gy\u0151r on-campus Halls of Residence.  Academic Day, postponed due to prioritizing flood relief efforts, was held on 22 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The delayed Academic Day ceremony was held in the packed atrium of the University\u2019s \u00daj Tud\u00e1st\u00e9r building. (Photo: Dud\u00e1s M\u00e1t\u00e9)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe strength of our institution lies in its unique community, exemplified by the outstanding contributions of our awardees. This community enables us to enhance the region’s competitiveness through high-quality education, research, and innovation,\u201d remarked Prof Dr Ferenc Friedler, Rector and Vice President for Scientific Affairs at Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University, during his opening address. Reflecting on the past year, Prof. Friedler highlighted key milestones, including the completion of the first phase of the Gy\u0151r Innovation Park, the Zalaegerszeg Innovation Park, and the inaugural building of the MedTech Health Technology Campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He outlined three metrics by which the university\u2019s performance is assessed: its rankings on international lists, its influence across academic and professional fields worldwide, and the excellence of its teaching staff. \u201cIn the Times Higher Education interdisciplinary rankings, our University is among the top 600 universities globally and ranks as the third-best higher education institution in Hungary. We are proud that Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University now appears on eight major international ranking lists,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rector highlighted the achievements of the students, noting that the SZEnergy student team won the world’s largest energy efficiency competition for the third time this year, setting a world record and surpassing Europe\u2019s top technical universities by a wide margin. He also added that an example of professorial excellence is the fact that the University currently has five researchers who, according to scientometric rankings, rank among the best in the world in their fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards and Recognitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the opening remarks, the presentation of the University\u2019s prestigious awards took place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University expressed its gratitude with the Board of Governors\u2019 Gold Level Certificate of Recognition, awarded to Istv\u00e1n \u00c1goston L\u00e1ng, Director General of the National Water Directorate, and J\u00f3zsef N\u00e9meth, Director of the North Transdanubian Water Directorate, for their exemplary leadership in coordinating effective flood management efforts. This honour was also bestowed upon Dr Ferenc Szunyogh, a retired member of the teaching staff and graphic artist; Dr Ibolya Zsoldos, Professor at the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering; and P\u00e9ter Heged\u00fcs, Head of the University Library and Archives and coach of the dragon boat team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An honorary doctorate was conferred upon Prof Dr P\u00e9ter Halmai, a Sz\u00e9chenyi Prize-winning scholar and educator internationally renowned for his contributions to international economics, macroeconomics, comparative economics and agricultural economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professor Dr P\u00e9ter Halmai received an honorary doctorate from the university leadership. (Photo: M\u00e1t\u00e9 Dud\u00e1s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bar\u00e9nyi Professorship, awarded to industry professionals who contribute to the university\u2019s research and educational activities, was granted to Robert Buttenhauser. Recognized for his exceptional contributions to innovation and industrial development, Buttenhauser has served as a board member responsible for engine production at Audi Hungaria since 2021. He played a pivotal role in transforming the company\u2019s production portfolio, facilitating numerous successful projects and collaborations between Audi and the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the ceremony, Robert Buttenhauser emphasized the strong connection between Audi Hungaria and the University. (Photo: Andr\u00e1s Adorj\u00e1n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the event, professorial titles were conferred upon two members of the teaching staff of  the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Transport Sciences: Dr Attila Borsos and Dr Majid Movahedi Rad. The latter also received the prestigious Heged\u0171s Gyula Scientific Scholarship for 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Attila Borsos\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2026and Dr Majid Rad Movahedi are new professors at the University. (Photos Andr\u00e1s Adorj\u00e1n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Senate of Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University awarded the title of Honorary Master Lecturer to Szabolcs Kozma, head of the Pannonhalma Branch of the Gy\u0151r-Moson-Sopron County Pedagogical Service; to J\u00f3zsef K\u00f3bor, retired engineering instructor from the University and to Dr Attila Dern\u00f3czi, Head of Department at the Gy\u0151r-Moson-Sopron County Government Office. The title of Honorary University Associate Professor was presented to Dr Zolt\u00e1n Drucsk\u00f3, secretary to the board at IKR Agr\u00e1r Kft.; to Magdolna Czikkelyn\u00e9 Kov\u00e1cs, managing director of NewCode Kft.; and the title of Honorary University Professor was awarded to Dr Zsolt P\u00e1d\u00e1r, owner and managing director of Genexpert Kft., as well as to Dr Patrick Heinecke, former board member of Audi Hungaria overseeing finance, IT, procurement, and compliance, and currently CFO of Volkswagen China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Patrick Heinecke, Chief Financial Officer of Volkswagen China, travelled from Beijing to attend the ceremony in Gy\u0151r. (Photo: M\u00e1t\u00e9 Dud\u00e1s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pro Universitate Award was presented to Katalin N\u00e9meth, Head of Educational and Scientific Cooperations at Audi Hungaria, and Dr Ad\u00e9l Nagy, Director of the Gy\u0151r District Education Centre. This award is bestowed upon individuals whose outstanding teaching, scientific, or other professional activities, along with exemplary personal conduct, significantly contribute to the realization of the University’s objectives and enhance its reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pro Educatione Award recognizes educators whose exceptional professional achievements foster effective collaboration across faculties and academic disciplines. The award was given to Dr Anik\u00f3 Beny\u00e1k, Vice Dean for Education at the Ap\u00e1czai Csere J\u00e1nos Faculty of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences and Head of the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, and Dr Szabolcs Szalai, Vice Dean for Education at the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering and Head of the Department of Vehicle Manufacturing and Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University Governing Board honoured Dr Anik\u00f3 Husz, Senior Master Lecturer, with the Istv\u00e1n Bakonyi Outstanding Educator Award. The Outstanding Mentor Award was presented to Dr Judit Berkes, Associate Professor at the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics; Dr Ern\u0151 Horv\u00e1th, Research Fellow at the Vehicle Industry Research Centre; P\u00e9ter K\u0151r\u00f6s, Research Engineer at the Vehicle Industry Research Center; and Nikoletta Vitinger, Senior Advisor at the Mosonmagyar\u00f3v\u00e1r Student Affairs Division of the Educational Administration Directorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The title of Distinguished Citizen of the University was awarded to G\u00e1bor Horv\u00e1th, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil, and Transport Engineering, and Dr Attila Kopp\u00e1ny, Professor Emeritus of Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Outstanding Staff Award was conferred upon M\u00e1ria Nagy, Librarian at the University Library and Archives; M\u00f3nus Imr\u00e9n\u00e9, Training Specialist at the Centre for Adult Education and Skills Development; Paul Rogerson, Advisor at the Centre of International Programmes and Alumni as well as Krisztina Judit Keil and Csaba Gyula Lov\u00e1sz, staff members of Uni-Famulus Ltd in Mosonmagyar\u00f3v\u00e1r.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University\u2019s leadership, trade union, and Student Union jointly recognized Dr Emese Bukor, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Language and Culture, with the Award for Contributions to the University Community for her community-building efforts. The Student-Friendly University Award was presented to Szilvia M\u00e1t\u00e9-N\u00e9meth, Halls of Residence Specialist at the Centre for Student Services and Halls of Residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctoral and Habilitation Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates of the Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of Engineering Sciences who took their doctoral oaths include Gy\u00f6rgy Istenes, Mehran Amini and Eszter S\u00f3s. From the Doctoral School of Regional- and Business Administration Sciences, Alex Suta; from the Doctoral School of Law and Political Sciences, Dr J\u00falia Lengyel and from the Wittmann Antal Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of Plant, Animal, and Food Sciences, R\u00f3bert Szil\u00e1rd K\u00e1d\u00e1r, Mikl\u00f3s Marcel Posgay and Levente V\u00f6r\u00f6s also received their degrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the decision of the University Habilitation Council, six individuals fulfilled the requirements of the habilitation process. Four of them received their certificates at the ceremony: Dr \u00c1kos Botond Bert\u00f3k in the field of Information Science, Dr Bogl\u00e1rka Balassa in Management and Organizational Sciences, as well as Dr Eszter Zs\u00e9dely and Dr N\u00f3ra Gombk\u00f6t\u0151 in Animal Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Gallery of the Ceremony (Photos by Andr\u00e1s Adorj\u00e1n and M\u00e1t\u00e9 Dud\u00e1s) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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