Graduate of the study program Biotechnology: • has extensive expertise in several areas of the field of study of biotechnology, which serves as a basis for the implementation of research and development and the creation of new knowledge in the field of biotechnology, however, graduate profile is mainly based on the theme of his/her disertation work • controls the optimization of existing biotechnological processes or new, innovative solutions in industrial, agricultural, food, medical, pharmaceutical and environmental biotechnologies • has practical skills and abilities to work on complex experimental equipment, the graduate is skilled in the preparation and implementation of a new biotechnology experiment, can draw conclusions obtained using modern instrumentation • can evaluate and appropriately select specific scientific methods of basic and applied research in the field of biotechnology • has experience in designing and planning experiments, in processing results, preparing and presenting reports on research results • has general knowledge of the priorities necessary for the development of society, professional and methodological knowledge from several areas of the field of biotechnology and its practice, serving as a basis for innovation and originality in practice necessary for the development of research and development design • can apply modern statistical methods for data management and parameter estimation • is able to formulate new hypotheses and strategies for further research and development of the study field of biotechnology • has communication experience in presenting research results in Slovak and technical English
Graduate of the study program Biotechnology: • is able to obtain information on biotechnological production and regulation of metabolite production from primary and secondary information sources as well as electronic databases and evaluate them to solve the given problem • can design and implement targeted regulation of the biotechnological process for optimal overproduction of desired metabolites • has in-depth information on the course of metabolic pathways of biosynthesis of given metabolites and can redesign metabolic pathways using e.g. genetic engineering for the production of new interesting biologically active substances • is able to design and specifically intervene in the complex biochemical mechanism of metabolic biosynthesis and thus influence and optimize the yield and purity of the desired product • applies its own findings of theoretical analysis and comprehensive scientific research in solving problems in the field of biotechnology • on the basis of its own outputs and findings can design, verify and implement new research and working procedures in biotechnological processes • practically masters research methods and uses them in search of new technologies, technical solutions and systemic links to process economics and environmental protection • can combine the latest knowledge from various fields of biotechnology and chemistry to solve a technical problem in order to obtain a solution with significant added value • using physical-analytical methods is able to determine the structure of the substances produced • participates in solving scientific-research tasks of basic and applied biotechnological research • is able to use the acquired knowledge in solving and implementing modern biotechnological procedures and bioanalytical methods • is able to work effectively as a team member and manage the team at an appropriate level of management • has managerial, economic, social, moral and ecological awareness, can develop documents, reports and documentation of biotechnological processes
Graduate of the study program Biotechnology: • is independent in solving professional tasks, projects and coordination of partial activities • can create and formulate new hypotheses, judgments and strategies for further development of the scientific field, can evaluate theories, concepts and innovations, apply own findings resulting from theoretical analysis and own scientific research of complex and interdisciplinary nature, design, verify and implement new research and work procedures • is able to independently and creatively solve complex projects, with regard to his professional focus he can think analytically, present his own opinions and solutions to new and non-standard situations and understand the current state of technology • applies its own findings of its comprehensive scientific research in solving problems in biotechnological processes. Based on its outputs and findings, it can creatively reflect on, design, verify and implement new research and working practices • is able to plan their own education, organize their work and acquire new knowledge independently • is characterized by the ability to identify, quantify and evaluate the impact of problem solving on the social and environmental field • can appropriately and professionally present their own opinions and technical solutions to different types of audiences at different levels of management, is able to prepare a professional presentation in a world language based on their own scientific results, publishes in domestic and foreign scientific journals in reputable indexed databases • is able to lead a team of staff, lead projects, formulate research problems, work in an interdisciplinary team and communicate relevantly with its members • takes into account social, scientific and ethical aspects when formulating research intentions and interpreting research results • the graduate is characterized by critical, independent, analytical and synthetic thinking in unpredictable, changing conditions • takes into account social, scientific and ethical aspects when formulating research intentions and interpreting research results • is ready to work effectively in a team, cooperate and motivate people, take responsibility for team results • is able to determine the focus of the research and coordinate the team in the relevant scientific field
Graduates will be employed in biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical companies, universities and research institutes. They can also join consulting and design companies as well as domestic and foreign commercial and technical organizations. The versatility of this study program allows the graduate to be employed in all countries of the European Union in the biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical industries in positions requiring a tertiary education. After additional training, they will find positions in other technical areas, thanks to the acquired technical way of thinking. Graduates have extensive knowledge of microbiology, fermentation technology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, enzymology, biocatalysis, environmental and pharmaceutical biotechnology, bioengineering, chemical and bioanalytical methods and techniques. An important part of graduates' education is also their independent laboratory and scientific work in the chosen biotechnological field. Graduates can apply this knowledge in the design of fermentation processes, their modeling and simulation in terms of optimization of the production process, targeted construction of new production biosystems and bioproducts. They can present the results of the research in the form of a report or a scientific publication in technical English. Thanks to language training, graduates can apply in all EU countries in the field of biotechnology industry, research and development.
Graduate of the study program Biotechnology: • has the appropriate qualifications and knowledge to apply in a wide range of industries, research and marketing • is competent to apply primarily in the research sphere and in the academic environment • is competent to lead a research team in specialized chemical, biochemical and biotechnology laboratories and plants, in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors • is ready to apply in other fields as well, especially healthcare, environmental studies and criminology • enables employment in all countries of the European Union in a wide range of biotechnology industries focused on fermentation technologies, drug development, human and animal nutrition and decontamination of the environment by technologies using biological processes • will be used as (according to the System of Occupations at sustavapovolani.sk): Specialist in research and development as Biotechnologist, Biochemist, Geneticist, Analytical Chemist. In practice, e.g. as Chemical Specialist Biotechnologist, Manager in Biotechnological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Production, Quality Management Specialist in Biotechnological Production, Plant Operator in Chemical and Biotechnological Production, Specialist in Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Representative.
The Biotechnology degree program has educated a number of successful graduates in both commercial and academic fields. For the commercial sphere, it is possible to mention, for example, the following graduates: Ing. Petra Ondrejíčková, PhD. (PhD. 2016) - Research & Development, ENVIRAL, a.s.; Ing. Jozef Grego, PhD. (PhD. 1994) - senior technologist, Evonik Fermas s.r.o., Ing. Martin Tomáška, PhD. (PhD. 1995) - Deputy Director, VÚ Mliekarenský, Žilina; Ing. Jaroslava Kanuchova Patkova, PhD. (PhD. 2000) - Executive Director of the Union of Viticulture and Winemakers of the Slovak Republic; Ing. Ingrid Vajczikova, PhD. (PhD. 2007) - chief oenologist, Hubert J. E. Sereď; Ing. Silvia Hercegová, Ph.D. (PhD. 2008) - Saneca Pharma, Hlohovec; Ing. Radoslav Selecký, Ph.D. (PhD. 2008) - senior production technologist, Cloetta Slovakia, s.r.o.; Ing. Hana Horvathova, PhD. (PhD 2019) - Center for Environmental Services, s.r.o., Bratislava; Ing. Tomas Lobpreis, PhD. (PhD 2009) - Slovak Power Plants, Environmenm; Ing. Petra Bafrncová, Ph.D. (PhD. 2000) - Biomedica Slovakia; Ing. Marta Brlejová, Ph.D. (PhD. 2012) - manager, Henkel Slovakia, s.r.o., Bratislava, Many graduates have worked as recognized experts in customs and financial administration laboratories, but their names and functions cannot be given. The following have been successfully applied in foreign companies: Ing. Viktor Hornak, PhD. (PhD. 1998) - Associate Director at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Ing. Marian Navratil, PhD. (PhD. 2001) - SVS, Research and Development at HGH Molecular Diagnostics, Tucson, USA; Ing. Juraj Svitel, PhD. (PhD. 1995) - Director at NGM Biopharmaceuticals, San Francisco, USA; Ing. Igor Voštiar, PhD. (PhD. 2004) - Senior Investigator, Novartis, Basel, Switzerland; Ing. Jana Wenger, PhD. (PhD. 1998) - Lonza Cell Bank Administrator, Bern Switzerland; Ing. Igor Dolejš, PhD. (PhD. 2014), Ing. Michal Plž, Ph.D. (Ing. 2016, PhD. 2020) and Ing. Monika Líšková (2015) - Lonza AG, Visp, Switzerland; Ing. Tibor Czabany, PhD. (2005) - Scientist, BIOMIN, Herzogenburg, Austria; Ing. Miroslava Spanova, PhD. (2007) - IMBA Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Vienna, Austria; Ing. Petra Durkac, PhD. (PhD. 2015) - Lonza Kourim, Czech Republic and many others. Graduates in the academic and research spheres are very successful, such as Ing. Jan Tkáč, DrSc. (PhD. 2000) - head of the glycobiotechnology department and Ing. Vladimír Mastihuba, PhD. (1987) - Chairman of the Scientific Council, Institute of Chemistry of the Slovak Academy of Sciences; prof. Ing. Štefan Janeček, DrSc. (1989) - UCM Trnava, head of the Protein Evolution Laboratory, IMB SAS and UCM Trnava; Ing. Marta Šoltésová, PhD. (PhD. 2015) - Center for Experimental Medicine SAS; Ing. Jana Štefaniková, PhD. (PhD. 2014) - Agrobiotech Research Center, SPU, Nitra; Ing. Hana Schusterová, PhD. (PhD 2012) - Collection of Microorganisms, SAS; Ing. Zuzana Ciesarová, Ph.D. (PhD. 1996) - independent researcher of the NPPC, Food Research Institute. Abroad, our graduates are also successful in the academic sphere, e.g. Prof. Jarka Glassey, PhD. (1990) - School of Engineering, Newcastle University, UK; Prof. Dr. Ľuboš Borsík (1991) - Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich; Assoc. Prof. Ing. Roman Tandlich, PhD. (PhD. 2008) - Rhodes University, Grahamstown, JAR; doc. Ing. Branislav Vrana, Ph.D. (PhD. 1998) - head of PF Masaryk University, Brno; Prof. Ing. Josef Balík, Ph.D. (1991) - Head of the Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic. In addition to the above graduates, our former graduates Assc Prof. Erich Minárik, PhD, prominent researcher in the field of microbiology and biochemistry of wine and yeast ecology, author of monographs on yeast, member of international commissions and the World Wine Organization OIV, long-time head of the technology department of the Research Institute of Viticulture and Enology in Bratislava; Ing. Karol Tomašek, PhD. internationally recognized expert in the field of brewing; Prof. Fedor Malík, DSc., Oenologist and internationally recognized taster, today professor emeritus of FCHPT STU, as well as current professors and associate professors of the Institute of Biotechnology FCHPT STU in Bratislava.
Although no graduates have graduated in the Biotechnology xA study program so far, the Biotechnology study program during years of existence has educated a number of successful graduates in both commercial and academic fields. Addressed employers positively assess the readiness of graduates of the study program to work in their companies. The application of theoretical knowledge in solving specific technical problems is also appreciated. The employers also stated the ability to work independently as well as to work in a team. In the case of research organizations, it was stated that graduates are also ready to lead a research team. According to employers, graduates manage the presentation of their ideas, solutions and results well and are able to supplement their knowledge to a sufficient extent within self-study. The ability of innovative ideas depends on the type of job. The quality of the study program is undoubtedly enhanced by close cooperation between the faculty and industrial partners and research institutions in order to ensure that students are already confronted with the challenges they will face in their future employment. In this regard, an important partner of the FCHPT, which regularly, usually twice a year, provides feedback from employers, is the Industrial Board of the FCHPT (https://www.fchpt.stuba.sk/sk/fakulta/priemyselna-rada.html?page_id=3070) and its individual members representing the most important industrial partners in the chemical and food industries. The mentioned study program represents: Ing. Ján Durec, PhD., Director of Research and Development, Mc Carter a.s., Bratislava; Ing. Dušan Janíček, Director for External Relations, Slovenské cukrovary s.r.o., Sereď; Ing. Peter Novoroľník, Production Director, RAJO a.s., Bratislava; Klaudia Sokolová, HR Manager, Mecom Group s.r.o .; Ing. Miroslav Havlík, Director, Evonik Fermas s.r.o., Slovenská Ľupča; Ing. Martin Minárik, Director, Axxence Slovakia s.r.o .; RNDr. Richard Hercek, Head of API Plant, Saneca Pharmaceuticals a.s., Hlohovec; Ing. Branislav Brežný, General Director, Research Institute of Chemical Technologies a.s., Bratislava; Alžbeta Grácová, Director of the Human Resources Department, Slovnaft a.s. and Ing. Peter, Plekanec, Executive Vice President, Association of Industrial Ecology in Slovakia, Trenčín. The employers emphasize the quality of training in the field of laboratory skills, the ability of graduates to be able to face various technical problems and find suitable solutions, the ability to work independently as well as as a team. The education of graduates in the field of soft skills is also welcome, the acquisition of which is a part of several compulsory and optional subjects.This is not the case with regulated professions
