We warmly welcome all new Students joining the programs of the Bánki Faculty!
The goal of the Bánki Well-being Center (Bánki JÓK) is to make university life even more colorful and joyful by providing a supportive community, unforgettable experiences, and valuable programs. We pay special attention to the first days and weeks at the university, offering smooth, informative, and community-building programs where every new Student is warmly invited!
During the registration week, students can take part in a full-day or half-day training session (depending on their curriculum), which will be an excellent opportunity to get to know university life better and to meet their future classmates.
In recognition of his exemplary and dedicated work, Dr. László Kutor, electrical engineer, psychologist, and honorary professor of Obuda University, was awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary.
For her outstanding professional achievements, Dr. Erzsébet Ancza, certified mechanical engineer, former Vice Dean for Education of the Donát Bánki Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering at Obuda University, Associate Professor, received the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary (Civil Division).
Dr. habil. Mónika Pogátsnik, chemical engineer, economist specialized in marketing, engineering teacher, Vice Dean of the Alba Regia Faculty of Obuda University, Director of the Institute of Engineering, Associate Professor, was also honored with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary (Civil Division).
Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Hungary’s National Cyber Coordinator, member of the Scientific Council of the Interministerial Committee for Disaster Management Coordination, Vice Rector of Obuda University, University Professor, likewise received the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary (Civil Division).
The awards were presented at the Pesti Vigadó by Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation, and Veronika Varga-Bajusz, State Secretary for Higher Education, Vocational and Adult Education, and Youth Affairs. We warmly congratulate our awardees and wish them continued success in their future work!
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As part of the 18th Haas Technical Educators Conference (HTEC), Dr. György Czifra, Viktor Ráczi, and István Burai — lecturers at the Department of Manufacturing Technology of the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering — participated in a study trip to Belleville, Illinois, at the campus of Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). The conference aimed to connect educators teaching CNC technology with industry partners and academic professionals, while showcasing the latest developments in machining and manufacturing.
The Gene Haas Foundation plays a key role in supporting CNC education through scholarships, teacher training, and lab development. In 2024 alone, it provided over $32 million in funding, and to date, has contributed more than $225 million to educational initiatives. These grants have enabled many schools and students to access modern equipment and training opportunities.
SWIC offers practice-oriented training programs available in daytime, evening, and online formats. Through the Precision Machining Technology Program, students learn on modern CNC machines, lathes, and milling equipment, work with CAD/CAM software (such as Mastercam and SolidWorks), and prepare for careers as CNC operators, programmers, or toolmakers. The program is modular and offers certificates as well as A.A.S. degrees.
Among the software presented at the conference, Mastercam 2026 stood out with its AI-based Copilot feature, new surface finishing options, and automated measurement modules. Enhancements like 3-axis deburring, OptiRough Critical Depths, and Tapered Helix Entry further improve efficiency. GibbsCAM 2025 also introduced AI-supported features, including the up2parts autoCAM system, which automatically generates NC operations from 3D models up to 70% faster.
AI’s role in machining was a key focus: the Phillips Machinist App, for example, uses an AI-powered InstaAnswer feature to support learning by providing accurate, explanatory responses from an offline database. Student competitions encouraged solving real industrial challenges using CNC and 3D printing technologies.
Educational programs highlighted included ACE – America’s Cutting Edge Program, offering free online and in-person CNC training, and CRAFT Education from the Netherlands, which provides modular technical training in CAD, CNC, and metrology. Both initiatives aim to enhance practical skills and make technical education more accessible.
During lab visits, participants explored SWIC’s modern machine shops, rapid prototyping labs, robotic arms, and CNC-equipped classrooms. The campus also features a dedicated CAM training room, universal machines, and labs equipped with Mitutoyo measuring instruments.
Overall, the presentation offered a comprehensive overview of the state of CNC education in the U.S., its innovations, and opportunities for international collaboration. The insights gained contribute to the development of technical education in Hungary as well as in Obuda University and provide inspiration to Bánki Faculty for shaping future educational directions.
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the fifth day of the Alpe Adria Formula Student competition, the leadership of the University and the Bánki Faculty visited the OUR Team in Croatia.
After their very successful performance in Austria, our students didn’t have much time to rest, as the Alpe Adria started shortly after the previous competition. The Croatian environment was not unfamiliar to our team, since they had already participated in the event last year.
Rector Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács arrived at the track on Friday after the day’s technical inspection. Together with Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai and the leadership of the Bánki Faculty, he visited the team’s pit, greeted the team members, wished them continued success for the remaining events, and toured the circuit. During the tour, the Rector also stopped by to greet the team from Timișoara.
In a formal and celebratory setting, our newly graduated engineers received their diplomas at the Graduation Ceremony of the Bánki Faculty of Obuda University on July 18, 2025.
The event took place in the Gömb Aula of Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), where a total of 78 students from the BSc programs in mechanical engineering, safety engineering, and mechatronics engineering, as well as 56 MSc graduates, received their degrees. The leadership of the University was represented by Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Vice-Rector and former Dean of the Faculty. Members of the presidium included: Dr. Richárd Horváth, Dr. habil Sándor Horváth, Dr. Attila Bencsik, Dr. habil Tibor Farkas, József Balogh, and Zsombor Kovács.
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, András Geri (mechanical engineering) and Péter Molnár (mechatronics engineering) received awards.
The following students graduated with distinction:
Péter Molnár, BSc, full-time, Mechatronics Engineering
István László Szabó, MSc, correspondence, Safety Engineering
Viktor Cseke, MSc, full-time, Safety Engineering
Ákos Horváth, MSc, full-time, Safety Engineering
Péter Tamás Felker, MSc, correspondence, Safety Engineering
Márton Papp, MSc, correspondence, Safety Engineering
János Zwickl, MSc, correspondence, Safety Engineering
György Miklós Pócsik, MSc, full-time, Mechanical Engineering
The Angyal Béla Student Grand Prize was awarded this year to Brendon Axel Vagdalt, a mechanical engineering graduate, who also had the honor of reading the Engineer’s Oath.
In memory of Dr. Béla Angyal, the founding general director of the predecessor Bánki Donát Technical College for Mechanical Engineering, the Senate of Óbuda University established the Angyal Béla Student Grand Prize in 2013 to recognize outstanding academic and research achievements among BSc and MSc students of the Bánki Faculty. Dr. Angyal passed away in 2013. The awardee was selected by a designated committee from among the students who successfully passed their final exams in 2025. The award includes a certificate and a monetary prize.
The Würth Prize was awarded to Péter Molnár, while the Outstanding Mechatronics Engineer Award went to Ákos Zsámbok.
Würth Szereléstechnika Kft., part of the long-established Würth corporate group, created the Reinhold and Carmen Würth Foundation in 1991 as part of its social responsibility initiatives.
The Foundation has been supporting the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering (and its predecessors) since 1993. Its main activities include regular support of university students, organizing summer holidays for disadvantaged children from foster care, and supporting development programs in nursing homes and for ill children.
As part of its university support program, the Foundation provides monthly scholarship-style support to two socially disadvantaged but high-achieving students from three Hungarian higher education institutions. Additionally, one top-performing student from each institution is awarded the Würth Academic Prize.
The certificate of recognition, accompanying gift, and the 150,000 HUF monetary award were presented by the chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Dr. habil Sándor Horváth.
Péter Molnár began his studies in Mechatronics Engineering in 2021 and graduated with honors. The Würth Foundation and the Bánki Faculty recognize his exceptional academic performance throughout his university years with this award. In 2023, he studied in Montenegro through the Pannonia Scholarship program.
He plans to continue his studies at Obuda University from 2026 in the MSc Electrical Engineering program. Until then, he intends to focus primarily on his professional career.
The Outstanding Mechatronics Engineer Award was established in 2015 with a 1 million HUF endowment by Dr. Attila Bencsik, honorary university professor and former director of the Institute of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering, on the 10th anniversary of the launch of the mechatronics undergraduate program.
The award is presented once a year to the top-performing full-time graduate of the mechatronics engineering program based on final exam and overall academic achievement. It includes a certificate of recognition, a commemorative medal, and a 100,000 HUF monetary prize.
Ákos Zsámbok began his studies in the 2021/2022 academic year in the mechatronics engineering program at the Bánki Faculty. He won first place several times at the Faculty’s Scientific Student Conference (TDK) and placed third at this year’s Technical Scientific Student Conference hosted by the University of Timișoara. He is Vice President of the Faculty Student Government and actively participated in organizing numerous student and faculty events. He also works as a demonstrator and student assistant at the Institute of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering.
Dean Dr. habil Tibor Farkas awarded certificates of recognition to the following faculty members and staff:
Prof. Dr. András Zachár, for his work in the field of Energy Engineering
Dr. Ágota Mohai, for her outstanding contribution to both undergraduate and postgraduate training
Ákos Zsámbok, not only as a student but also for his exemplary dedication as a colleague
Certificates of recognition were also presented to our corporate partners:
Imre Balogh, CEO of ProGuard Europe Kft.
Gábor Misinszky, CEO of Robotaid Kft.
Mr. Imre Balogh, CEO of ProGuard Europe Kft., is a key professional supporter of the Safety Engineering program. The company has had a long-standing cooperation with the Faculty, providing modern security engineering equipment that significantly contributes to students’ preparation and ensures up-to-date technical knowledge. With this recognition, the Faculty aims to further strengthen this successful professional relationship.
Our cooperation with Robotaid Kft. and Gábor Misinszky began in 2022 with the launch of the PLC engineering training program and the development of a PLC laboratory and new teaching materials. Over the past three years, the company has provided significant support to the Mechatronics Engineering program. Notably, it served as the main sponsor of this year’s István Ajtonyi National Programming Contest in Control Engineering, providing both the competition technology and organizational background. The company aims to remain an active contributor to Hungarian technical higher education, develop laboratory infrastructure, and bridge the gap between industry and academia—for the engineers of the future.
We wish all our graduates success in achieving their goals and hope that the years spent working will bring them joy and fulfillment. We encourage them to cherish and maintain their connection with the Bánki Faculty. We hope that in the future, one of the companies they establish may become one of our professional partners—or that their children may one day become our students. Special thanks to the Dean’s Office, Registar’s Office, and the Student Government for their help in organizing and conducting the graduation ceremony.
The two-week “Machine Learning and Cybersecurity Summer Academy Program” began on July 21, 2025, at the University’s Obuda campus, with students from the Guilin University of Electronic Technology participating.
On the morning of the opening day, Dr. habil Tibor Farkas, Dean of our Faculty, and Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Vice Rector for General Affairs, welcomed the students and wished them a fruitful learning experience and an enjoyable stay in Hungary.
On June 26, 2025, our students proudly presented their latest Formula Student race car — the Pelikán— representing the Obuda University Racing Team!
ThePelikán is an improved version of last year’s Tukán model, featuring not only aerodynamic innovations but also advancements in reliability and performance. One of the key highlights of the new car is its wide rear wing and Venturi-channel floor, which together generate downforce comparable to that of modern Formula 1 cars. The suspension has also been redesigned, incorporating slimmer, stronger components and a highly adjustable anti-roll bar — again, inspired by F1 technology.
This year’s Techtogether was a three-in-one event, combining a conference, industrial exhibitions, and an engineering student competition. The event brought together a wide range of future-oriented industries under one roof. Exhibitors showcased areas such as additive manufacturing, automation, robotics, and industrial and automotive software development — all of which also served as the basis for the competition tasks.
The Bánki-PNEU team from Obuda University’s Bánki Faculty was awarded the Special Prize of the MTM Hungária Association during the competition.
The team from the Bánki Faculty of Obuda University (Zsombor Kovács, Regő Rédei, Dávid Dunavölgyi, and Szilárd Márkos) once again participated in the professional bridge-building competition held during the 11th Bridges and Bridge Builders Day, which this year took place in Győr.
This year, the task was to build a bridge with a minimum span of 3.65 meters. However, unlike in previous years, the materials were not pre-distributed to the teams. Instead, teams had to gather them from a bulk storage area, and only 60% of the needed amount was available for each.
The team performed excellently. Despite having no opportunity to practice and collecting only 112 slats — which turned out to be 50 mm shorter than the dimensions provided beforehand — they managed to redesign their structure quickly and completed the bridge within 8 minutes.
Among the university teams, first place went to the team from Széchenyi István University, whose bridge held 25 paving stones. In a close contest, Obuda University’s team followed with a bridge that supported 21 paving stones, outperforming the Budapest University of Technology and Economics team, whose bridge held 13 paving stones. We are very proud of our students and colleagues for working together so effectively and achieving such an impressive result!
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