Dr.h.c. prof.h.c. prof. Ing. Stanislav Kmeť, DrSc., Is a professor at the Institute of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University in Košice. He is the rector of the Technical University in Košice. His professional background is the theory and design of intelligent adaptive support systems, their analysis and simulations by the application of nonlinear mathematical-physical computational models and artificial intelligence methods. He has experience with research and development projects funded by the EU Structural Funds (participated in 7 projects such as the Centre for Excellent Integrated Research of Advanced Building Structures, Materials and Technologies, Technicom University Science Park and others). He is a editorial board member of six domestic and international journals, is the author and co-author of 5 books, 110 scientific and professional articles in journals, including CC, more than 230 scientific and professional articles in conference proceedings, and has lectured in more than 30 countries around the world. He participated in 36 implemented projects and 50 expert reports and assessments for industry.