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"Braňo Hadzima is for me an exceptional and honest person who combines the wisdom of a scientist, the perspective of a leader, the humanity of a teacher, and the experience of a successful manager. I can confirm that he is a true university patriot who deeply cares about its future and prosperity. Therefore, I view his decision to run for rector with great optimism and as excellent news for the entire university. He is one of the few experts with such a unique mix of abilities, dedication and drive who would be more suited for this difficult and responsible task. He has my full trust and support."

"I have known Professor Hadzima for many years as a highly respected colleague, well known internationally for his calm character, integrity, and professionalism. His remarkable achievements in the scientific, professional, pedagogical, and organizational fields — combined with his ability to lead talented teams while continually supporting the growth of his home institution — make him stand out in the academic community. I am confident that his experience and character make him an excellent candidate for Rector, and I fully support his candidacy."

"I have known Prof. Branislav Hadzima well since his studies at the University of Žilina. After successful studies, he systematically and purposefully worked in science, research and teaching. He solved numerous international and domestic research projects and developed international cooperation, including with the Institute of Physics of Materials of the Czech Academy of Sciences. His work showed empathy towards members of the research teams he led. Based on my experience, he has excellent qualifications and experience not only for scientific and pedagogical work, but also for managerial work. I am happy to express my full support."

"Professor Branislav Hadzima is a visionary leader whose extraordinary passion and determination I have admired since the beginning of our shared academic path. I am convinced that his consistency in pursuing goals guarantees the dynamic development of the University of Žilina and real success for the entire academic community. He is a man who not only sets ambitious goals but also knows how to effectively achieve them."

"Braňo Hadzima is among amazing and exceptional people. Our long-standing collaboration was carried in the spirit of mutual trust, professional respect and constant search for new solutions that moved us forward together. He is an exceptional scientist in the field of materials and especially corrosion engineering, whose work pushes the boundaries of knowledge. As an educator, he can pass on his experience to future generations with enthusiasm and patience. His expertise is combined with a human approach that I greatly appreciate. He is always willing to help, advise and support, creating an inspiring environment. He has managerial abilities that enable him to effectively lead a team, coordinate demanding projects and make the right decisions even in complex situations. He is an example of a person who combines a brilliant scientific mind with humility, empathy and the ability to inspire. I fully support his candidacy."

"Prof. Branislav Hadzima understands very precisely that a modern university stands on active collaboration with practice. His vision of connecting UNIZA with industry, research institutions and the innovation environment is crucial not only for students who gain real experience and better employment, but also for researchers and educators. It brings new opportunities for joint projects, technology transfer and talent development. Such a university can grow, inspire and be a natural partner for the future of the region and Slovakia."

"I know Prof. Branislav Hadzima as a leader who combines a human approach, professional excellence, and natural authority. He has demonstrated the ability to connect research in the field of materials science with the real needs of industry. I personally value his fairness, open communication, and ability to seek solutions that are important for students, industrial partners, and the university."

"We have been collaborating with Prof. Hadzima and the UNIZA Research Center for several years and consider this collaboration exceptionally successful, professional and inspiring. From the very beginning, there has been a clear vision and a highly mature understanding of what modern university-industry cooperation should look like - not formal on paper, but real, functional and with measurable benefits. We greatly appreciate the open communication, constructive approach and ability to find solutions that are fair for all parties while being sustainable in the long term. This is an exemplary case of university-company collaboration that has real impact: it brings students relevant assignments and contact with market reality, increases the practical value of teaching for the university, and helps companies build quality talent and innovation. We are convinced that this style of leadership and collaboration is exactly what universities need today. We believe that Prof. Hadzima can bring significant success to university employees, strengthen their working conditions and motivation, and further develop strategic partnerships with companies in line with industry requirements. From our experience, he is a leader who brings people together, moves things forward and delivers results - at the highest level professionally, personally and managerially."

"I have known Prof. Ing. Branislav Hadzima, PhD. since his student days and have long followed his professional and personal growth. During his doctoral studies, when he chose a challenging topic in the field of magnesium alloy corrosion, he demonstrated a high degree of expertise and personal commitment. At that time, our workplace had minimal experience in this area and the instrumentation was very limited, yet he managed to create a quality working environment and achieve significant results. First, he constructed a functional device for monitoring electrochemical characteristics that could also be used for other metal alloys, and then thoroughly developed and verified methodologies for determining the corrosion resistance of evaluated materials. This significantly contributed to the development of research at our workplace. Here his determination, perseverance and ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with experts at home and abroad were fully demonstrated. I have had a similarly positive experience during his preparation for habilitation and later for his appointment as professor. Although he met all formal requirements, he systematically continued with further scientific, project and pedagogical activities to clearly demonstrate that he was a strong and competent candidate in both his scientific and pedagogical fields. In addition, he demonstrated excellent managerial skills, not only in organizing professional events, but also in establishing and developing new university workplaces. Based on my long-standing personal and professional experience with Prof. Hadzima, I consider his candidacy for rector of our university to be very suitable and fully support it."