Areas of Expertise: Design of security systems, Software support, Cyber security, Surveillance systems, IT technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Erasmus+ projects, Education.
Address: University of Žilina, Faculty of Security Engineering, Univerzitná 8215/1, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia
Email: ladislav.maris@uniza.sk
Phone: +421 41 513 6658
LinkedIn: Professional Profile
ORCID: 0000-0003-4952-9055
ResearchGate: Research Profile
Scopus ID: 56395435000
Web of Science ID: C-2106-2017
Academic researcher and security engineer specializing in critical infrastructure protection, quantitative risk modeling, converged security, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in security systems. Active coordinator of international research consortia and member of the Competence Center of Cybersecurity UNIZA.
- Coordinating scientific research, managing grant scheme participation, and facilitating international academic projects and conferences.
- Delivering lectures and practical seminars on Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Alarm Systems, Introduction to IT, Web Technologies, and Programming (Python).
- Leading research in quantitative modeling and AI-driven risk assessment for physical protection systems.
- Executed scientific-technical tasks focused on security management and critical infrastructure resilience.
- Led business negotiations and operational management.
- PhD. in Security Management | University of Žilina (2012 – 2015)
- Ing. (MSc.) in Security Management | University of Žilina (2009 – 2011)
- Bc. (BSc.) in Security Management | University of Žilina (2006 – 2009)
- Erasmus Study Mobility | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal (2008 – 2009)
- V4 ResiCity (International Visegrad Fund): Resilient City Logistics and Supply Chains for Sustainable Competitiveness in the V4 Region. Project Coordinator for UNIZA (2026–2027).
- Erasmus+ DUAL.AI.TEACHer: AI-Powered Teaching and AI Education for Future-Proof Education. Co-investigator (2025–2027).
- APVV-23-0437: Soft target protection strategy and methodology with a focus on elementary, secondary schools and universities. Co-investigator (2024–2027).
- VEGA 1/0257/23: Cyber risk assessment as an essential tool for increasing cyber security in public administration. Co-investigator (2023–2025).
- APVV-20-0457: Monitoring and tracing of movement and contact of persons in medical facilities. Co-investigator (2021–2024).
- Erasmus+ MISCE: Mechatronics for Improving and Standardizing Competences in Engineering. Co-investigator (2022–2025).
- Mäkká, K., Šiser, A., Mariš, L., & Kampová, K. (2024). Impact of Filling Stations: Assessing the Risks and Consequences of the Release of Hazardous Substances. Applied Sciences, 14(1), 22. DOI: 10.3390/app14010022
- Loveček, T., Mariš, L., & Petrlová, K. (2023). Use Case of Water Reservoir Protection as a Critical Infrastructure Element in Slovakia Using a Quantitative Approach. Water, 15(15), 2818. DOI: 10.3390/w15152818
- Loveček, T., Boroš, M., Mäkká, K., & Mariš, L. (2023). Designing of Intelligent Video-Surveillance Systems in Road Tunnels Using Software Tools. Sustainability, 15(7), 5702. DOI: 10.3390/su15075702
- Mariš, L., Zvaková, Z., Kampová, K., & Loveček, T. (2021). The Influence of Threat Development on the Failure of the System's Symmetry. Systems, 9(4), 74. DOI: 10.3390/systems9040074
(Author of over 100 scientific publications and over 380 citations in Google Scholar)
Programming & IT: Python, WEB development, MS Power BI, AI tools.
System Design: AutoCAD, IP Video System Design Tool (JVSG), CAD tools for security systems.
Recent Certifications:
- Python III - Standard Library & Common Programmer Tasks (IT Learning Slovakia, 2026)
- IPBeja Erasmus Week - Training Mobility (Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Portugal, 2025)
- The Fun of Coding - Computational Thinking (Erasmus+ Course, Split, Croatia, 2024)
- Data Protection and Cybersecurity (Youth Power, 2023)
- Editorial and Technical Board Member: Crisis Management Journal (Krízový manažment)
- Active Peer Reviewer: MDPI Journals (Applied Sciences, Sensors, Sustainability, Electronics, Systems) – Certified MDPI Reviewer
- International Committee Board: IBIMA International Conferences (Cordoba & Seville, Spain)
- Grant Evaluator: Expert Evaluator for the Cultural and Educational Grant Agency (KEGA), Ministry of Education, Slovakia