at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS), Bratislava,
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 10:00 to 17:00 CET
Supported by the Mathematical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) and Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics (FMFI), Bratislava
The primary aim of this workshop is to showcase the diverse research contributions of Slovak-Nigerian researchers in sciences. The workshop serves as a platform for these scholars to present their work, foster academic collaboration and promote knowledge exchange. It also aims to highlight innovative research that addresses both local and global challenges.
1. Strengthening research ties between Nigeria and Slovakia.
2. Inspiring future collaborations that harness disciplines such as mathematics, physics, computer science and related fields to develop impactful solutions for technology, industry, and society.
3. Creating opportunities for networking and academic synergy among researchers.
Registration fees: Free
Deadline for Registration: Sunday 2 February 2025 (Extended to Sunday 9 February 2025 ).
Dr. Anabanti is a senior lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, University of Pretoria, and a visiting professor at the Department of Analysis and Number Theory, TU Graz, Austria. He obtained his doctorate from Birkbeck, University of London, specializing in computational group theory. His research has earned him prestigious awards, including the Birkbeck PhD Prize award and the University of Pretoria Exceptional Young Researchers Award. Dr. Anabanti has published several research articles in top journals and disproved significant conjectures including, the Zarrin’s conjecture on sizes of finite nonabelian simple groups in relation to involution sizes.
An active member of the European and Austrian Mathematical Societies, Dr. Anabanti also serves as a reviewer for leading journals, including Communications in Algebra and Open Mathematics. Previously, he was a lecturer at the University of Nigeria and a postdoctoral fellow at TU Graz, where he developed advanced modules for postgraduate students. At Pretoria, he oversees departmental publications and website management while continuing his research and teaching at the University.
Conveners
Leonard C. Eze (MSc.), Doctoral Student Department of Algebra and Geometry
Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics Comenius University, Bratislava
Friday I. Agu (MSc.), Doctoral Student, Mathematical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS)/Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava
Dominika Závacká (Mgr.), Doctoral Student Department of Applied Informatics
Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics Comenius University, Bratislava
prof. RNDr. Daniel Ševčovič DrSc.
Dean
Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
doc. RNDr. Karol Nemoga, CSc.
Director
Mathematics Institute of the Slovak Academy of Science (SAS), Bratislava, Slovakia
prof. RNDr. Robert Jajcay, DrSc.
Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies
Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
doc. Mgr. Ján Mačutek, PhD.
Research Fellow
Mathematical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) Bratislava, Slovakia