Ph.D. Associate Professor. Marta is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive experience in engineering and materials science. Born on May 26, 1983, in Slovakia, she has built a distinguished career in both academic and research settings. She completed her engineering degree and later earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Technologies and Materials at the Technical University of Košice. Dr. Harnicárová ˇ has made substantial contributions to scientific research, particularly in the following areas: Surface topography measurement and modeling; Materials research and development; Engineering technologies. Her academic impact is demonstrated by her impressive publication record, with over 80 peer-reviewed publications, including one monograph. Her research has received significant recognition with 1,241 citations on Web of Science and 1,548 on Scopus, with h-indices of 20 (WoS) and 22 (Scopus). She has participated in numerous research projects and received several notable awards, including recognition for the best doctoral thesis during "Science Week in Slovakia 2010" and the NOT 2015 award from the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations. She is also a co-inventor on several patents and functional prototypes related to engineering technologies. Dr. Harnicárová is proficient in Slovak (native), English (B2 level), and German ˇ (B1 level), enabling her to collaborate effectively in international research environments.