Ing. Hussein Mkiyes, PhD.

Participation in conducting (leading) the most important research projects or art projects over the last six years

Overcoming Digital Divide in Europe and Southeast Asia (ODDEA), Project 101086381, Call: HORIZON-MSCA-2021-SE-01-1

Project Duration: 2022 – 2026

Project Coordinator: University of Economics in Bratislava, Prof. Ing. Anetta Čaplánová, PhD.

Main Objective of the Project:

The primary aim of the project is to contribute to the establishment of a community of researchers in Southeast Asia who will focus—through rigorous, interdisciplinary, and systematic approaches—on processes of digitalization. Furthermore, the project seeks to identify both the similarities and differences in the course of digitalization between the two regions (Europe and Asia).

Additional Information about the Project:

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgency of digitalization, as both individuals and governments relied on digital technologies and skills to address scientific as well as socio-economic challenges brought about by the pandemic. Digitalization sustained economies and societies by enabling remote work, monitoring the spread of the virus, and accelerating research into potential treatments and vaccines. This underscored the necessity of a resilient digital transformation and the strengthening of the digital economy and society.

Indeed, the European Commission has made the digitalization of Europe one of its key strategic priorities, with the ambition of creating a “Digital Decade.” However, the significance of digitalization extends beyond Europe. Countries associated with the EU, such as Montenegro, as well as developing nations in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, can also derive substantial benefits from digital transformation. Such progress may accelerate their economic growth, support the achievement of sustainable development, and enhance the quality of life of their citizens.

VEGA – Improving the Functioning of Economic Processes through Insights from Behavioral Economics (Theoretical and Empirical Approach)

Project Duration: 2023 – 2026

Project Leader: Prof. Ing. Anetta Čaplánová, PhD.

Project Team (University of Economics in Bratislava): Ing. Eva Sirakovová, PhD., Ing. Ľubomír Darmo, PhD., Ing. Eleonóra Matoušková, PhD., Ing. Mgr. Zsolt Horbulák, PhD., Ing. Andrej Přívara, PhD., Ing. Mgr. Hussein Mkiyes

Main Objective of the Project:

The primary goal of the project is to advance the field of behavioral economics and contribute to the expansion of scientific knowledge by conducting both theoretical and empirical behavioral research. Based on the results, the project will formulate recommendations for improving the design and implementation of policy measures and public policies.

Additional Information about the Project:

The project aims to foster scientific progress in the area of behavioral economics. Behavioral economics is an interdisciplinary field that studies individual behavior and the factors leading to deviations from rationality. The behavioral approach has gained increasing relevance, particularly as economic developments have demonstrated the limitations of the rationality paradigm.

The project will build on a systematization of the existing scientific literature, with its core focused on original research aimed at the theoretical and empirical testing of selected concepts. The research team investigates individual decision-making processes and their implications at both microeconomic and macroeconomic levels. In its theoretical dimension, the project models the behavior of economic agents by incorporating prospect theory, while in the empirical dimension, it employs controlled experiments to test selected theoretical findings of behavioral research and to develop practical recommendations.

Overall, the project will contribute to the advancement of behavioral economics and to a deeper understanding of decision-making processes in the areas under investigation.

VEGA – Socio-Economic Challenges of Migration Policy in the Slovak Republic in the Context of Labor Market Developments

Project Duration: 2024 – 2025

Project Leader: Ing. Andrej Přívara, PhD.

Project Team (University of Economics in Bratislava): Ing. Andrej Přívara, PhD., Prof. Jean-Robert Tyran, PhD., Ing. Róbert Mészáros, Ing., Ing. Mgr. Hussein Mkiyes, PhD., Ing. Najib Rahman Rahmat, MA

Main Objective of the Project:

The principal aim of the project is to identify the socio-economic challenges of the Slovak Republic’s migration policy related to the recruitment of labor migrants from third countries for the Slovak labor market. The project also seeks to propose systemic measures to address labor shortages by optimizing migration policy and effectively managing labor migration flows.

Additional Information about the Project:

The project will examine the key demographic and economic trends shaping the Slovak labor market, with particular attention to labor force needs. It will analyze examples of best practices in migration flow management from other EU countries, while also actively engaging in expert discussions and publishing scientific articles.

Furthermore, the project will include the quantification of the potential contribution of labor migrants to addressing shortages of skilled workers, as well as the organization of professional workshops and conferences to disseminate results. The data collected will be used to formulate recommendations for policymakers, thereby contributing to the improvement of Slovakia’s migration policy.

KEGA – Economic Education through the Integration of Innovative Digitally Enhanced Teaching Strategies

Project Duration: 2024 – 2026

Project Leader: Ing. Andrej Přívara, PhD.

Project Team (University of Economics in Bratislava): Ing. Andrej Přívara, PhD., Prof. Ing. Anetta Čaplánová, PhD., Ing. Ivana Lennerová, PhD., Ing. Zuzana Brinčíková, PhD., Ing. Eva Sirakovová, PhD., Ing. Karol Trnovský, PhD., Prof. Ing. Magdaléna Přívarová, CSc., Ing. Róbert Mészáros, MBA, Ing. Mgr. Hussein Mkiyes, BSc., PhD., Ing. Najib Rahman Rahmat, MA

Main Objective of the Project:

The primary aim of the project is to support the modernization of the master’s degree program Applied Economics at the University of Economics in Bratislava by integrating innovative, digitally enhanced teaching strategies. The project focuses on improving student learning outcomes, fostering engagement and critical thinking, and adapting instruction to modern digital tools in order to better equip both students and educators to navigate the digital environment.

Additional Information about the Project:

The project will develop a new innovative framework to be implemented within the master’s program in Applied Economics. The research outcomes will serve as the basis for creating teaching materials and tools tailored to specific courses, such as Advanced Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics.

A pilot phase will test and evaluate the new methodology, with its findings subsequently used to enhance teaching practices and prepare students for contemporary labor markets and the challenges of the 21st century. The project’s results will be disseminated in the form of scientific publications and teaching materials, and active collaboration with international partners is anticipated.

Smart Transformation and Innovation Consortium Slovakia (STICS)

Funding Source: European Union, through the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic under the NextGenerationEU initiative

Call Code: 09I02-03-V01-00011, “Transformation and Innovation Consortia”

Project Acronym: STICS

Project Duration: 1 April 2025 – 30 September 2027

Project Coordinators: Prof. Ing. Beáta Gavurová, PhD., MBA; Prof. Ing. Anetta Čaplánová, PhD.

Project Team: Ing. Ľubomír Darmo, PhD., Ing. Andrej Přívara, PhD., Ing. Mgr. Hussein Mkiyes, BSc., PhD., Mgr. Martin Rigelský, PhD.

Main Objective of the Project:

The project seeks to establish a new, innovative ecosystem for municipalities, grounded in the sharing of data among diverse stakeholders. This ecosystem will foster the development of advanced domain-specific applications and horizontal services that leverage heterogeneous and large-scale data sources.

The project integrates cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, big data, edge computing, and distributed ledger technologies. Its outcomes will contribute to strengthening digital transformation and enhancing innovation capacity within public administration and local governance.

Sustainability for Future

Project Acronym: Sustain4Future

Call: EIT Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Initiative Call 2024

Title: 01113035 – HEI Initiative – HORIZON-EIT-2023-2025-KIC

Project Number: 24174

Project Duration: April 2025 – 30 April 2027

Project Coordinator: Via University College, Denmark

Partner Institutions:

• Fundació Tecnocampus Mataró-Maresme, Spain
• PowerHUB, Czech Republic
• Esslingen University, Germany
• Epoka University, Albania
• Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
• Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
• University West, Sweden
• Bratislava University of Economics and Business, Slovakia

Project Abstract:

The Sustain4Future project addresses the pressing need for higher education institutions (HEIs) to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable education. This need is aligned with the objectives of the HEI Initiative, which emphasizes capacity building within universities to tackle global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequalities. By embedding sustainability into entrepreneurial ecosystems, HEIs can act as key drivers in Europe’s transition toward a sustainable and inclusive economy.

The project seeks to strengthen the role of HEIs in integrating sustainability awareness into the education process through three pillars: fostering entrepreneurial thinking, preparing and supporting entrepreneurs, and reinforcing entrepreneurial ecosystems. Sustain4Future builds upon the HEInnovate framework and unites nine partner institutions from across Europe, combining experienced universities with newly engaged partners. The consortium brings together deep expertise in sustainability management, entrepreneurship, and innovation, supported by strong regional and international networks and existing initiatives.

Young Researchers Project – Navigating New Horizons: Assessing the Socio-Economic Impacts of Digitalization on Contemporary Migration Patterns

Project Duration: 2024 – 2025

Project Coordinator: Ing. Mgr. Hussein Mkiyes, PhD., BSc.

Project Team (University of Economics in Bratislava): Ing. Róbert Mészáros, MBA; Ing. Najib Rahman Rahmat, MA

Main Objective of the Project:

The core aim of the project is to investigate the impact of digitalization on migration processes in general, with particular attention to socio-economic effects and labor market dynamics. The project seeks to analyze how digital platforms, communication technologies, and online resources shape migrant decision-making and contribute to transforming migration trends in a rapidly changing environment.

Additional Information about the Project:

Digitalization and migration are interconnected in complex ways that call for deeper investigation from an interdisciplinary perspective. To this end, the project will employ a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Data will be collected through surveys, questionnaires, interviews, and econometric modeling in order to assess the economic impacts of digitalization on labor markets across various economies affected by migration.

The research methodology will also incorporate social network analysis to explore the role of digital platforms in migration processes. Based on the findings, the project aims to propose policy guidelines. The expected outcomes will provide a better understanding of the dynamics of migration, associated socio-economic risks and opportunities, and strategies that may inform future policymaking in the digital era.