Name: Ivan Sedliačik
Home Institution: Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica

Dr. Ivan Sedliačik is an assistant professor at Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. With over 12 years of experience in academia and research, he specializes in finance, financial markets, blockchain, and standardization. A national expert for ISO/TC 307 and CEN/CLC/JTC 19 on blockchain technologies since 2024, and a contributor to the EAGLE project, co-creating crash courses on blockchain for SMEs in Slovakia and Cyprus (2023–2025).

An innovator in education, launched three blockchain and cryptocurrency courses since 2022, attracting over 300 students. Engaged in lecturing Slovak government debt counselors on financial exclusion and over-indebtedness in 2023 and is an alumnus of Acton University (Michigan, 2023).

Experienced in international research, conducting activities and training in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand (2017–2020). Former PhD candidate (2013–2016) with a thesis on government interventions and enterprise competitiveness. Manages research projects and served as executive editor for scientific journals.

Passionate about integrating blockchain into higher education and advancing financial literacy globally. Skills include blockchain expertise and higher education pedagogy.