University of Debrecen awarded PhD degrees to 128 graduates during a ceremonial event held on March 20, 2026, celebrating academic excellence and scientific achievement. In addition to doctoral diplomas, habilitated doctor titles, publication awards, and the István Tisza Memorial Plaque were also presented.
In his speech, György Kossa emphasized that the occasion represents not only individual success but also the collective intellectual strength of the university. He highlighted that scientific achievements go beyond personal accomplishment, contributing to society, the nation, and future development.
Vice-Rector László Csernoch addressed the newly awarded doctors, describing the PhD journey as a long process requiring perseverance and patience. He encouraged graduates to continue their scientific work with dedication, noting that challenges and setbacks are part of the path toward discovery and progress.
Out of the 128 candidates, 101 received their degrees with summa cum laude, 26 with cum laude, and one with rite. The graduates represented a wide range of fields, including agriculture, humanities, engineering, medical and health sciences, social sciences, and natural sciences.
During the ceremony, 17 lecturers were also awarded habilitated doctor titles across multiple disciplines. In addition, 30 recipients received the University of Debrecen Publication Award, recognizing outstanding scientific publications.
The event concluded with the presentation of the István Tisza Memorial Plaque to the regional committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Debrecen, acknowledging its contribution to organizing and supporting scientific life in the region.
The ceremony highlighted the university’s commitment to academic excellence, research, and the advancement of knowledge, while also marking the beginning of a new chapter in the careers of the newly awarded PhD graduates.
Recipients of Doctoral (PhD) Degrees
Agricultural Sciences
PhD Candidates – Supervisors
- Dr. Bagi Melinda – Dr. Pálfyné, Dr. Vass Nóra
- Ibtissem Balaout – Dr. Kakuszi-Széles Adrienn
- Hanász Alexandra – Dr. Zsombik László
- Karácsony-Pálfi Xénia – Dr. Nagy Péter Tamás
- Dr. Zsófi Zsolt
- Kecskés István – Dr. Nagy János
- Dr. Bartók Tibor
- Koncz Nóra – Dr. Béri Béla
- Dr. Valkó Orsolya
- Kutasy-Takács Barbara Júlia – Dr. Virág Eszter
- Mihok Emőke – Dr. Máthé Endre
- Dr. György Éva
- Sawadi Fransisco Ndunguru – Dr. Czeglédi Levente
- Dr. Lendvai Ádám Zoltán
- Hajer Mohamed Ibrahim Sidahmed – Dr. Nagy János, Dr. Vad Attila
Humanities
PhD Candidates – Supervisors
- Ayham Aref Abdallah Abu Oruq – Dr. Séllei Nóra
- Alter Emese – Dr. Bocsi Veronika
- Csók Cintia – Dr. Pusztai Gabriella
- Csont István – Dr. Forisek Péter
- Dan Beáta Andrea – Dr. Kovács Karolina Eszter
- Blessing Dachollom Datiri – Dr. Séllei Nóra
- Dorgainé Hrabéczy Anett – Dr. Pusztai Gabriella
- Ioana Florica Drugas – Dr. Adrian Hatos
- Anxhela Filaj – Dr. Kalmár György
- Gerhát Réka – Dr. Münnich Ákos
- Godó Katalin – Dr. Ceglédi Tímea
- Hajdú-Pukánszky Alexandra – Dr. Maticsák Sándor
- Herceg Attila – Dr. Szabó Pál (†)
- Iváncsó Ádám – Dr. Pallai László
- Kohut-Ferki Julianna – Dr. Lajos Veronika
- Lember-Major Enikő – Dr. Engler Ágnes
- Mathédesz Ludovit – Dr. Kovács Péter
- Mike Ádám – Dr. Sárosi-Szabó Márta
- Dr. Buda András
- Radócz József Miklós – Dr. Váradi Judit
- Sípos Nikoletta – Dr. Barta Róbert
- Szolyka Hajnalka – Dr. Bódi Katalin
- Sztányi-Szekér Barbara – Dr. Szemán-Nagy Anita
- Dr. Hőgye-Nagy Ágnes
- Valnerné Török Eszter – Dr. Biczó Gábor
- Virágh Ágnes – Dr. Bárány Attila
- Xiaohan Zhu – Dr. Csatár Péter
Medical and Health Sciences
PhD Candidates – Supervisors
- Lemlem Gebremariam Aregawi – Dr. Csiki Zoltán
- Borbásné – Dr. Sebestyén Veronika, Dr. Szabó Zoltán
- Csámer Loránd – Dr. Csernátony Zoltán (†)
- Dr. Csehely Szilvia – Dr. Jakab Attila
- Csoma Szilvia Lilla – Dr. Mokánszki Attila
- Dr. Farkasinszky Gergely – Dr. Trencsényi György
- Dr. Fazekas László Ádám – Dr. Németh Norbert
- Dr. Fedor István – Dr. Zöld Éva
- Filep Csenge Boróka – Dr. Guttman András
- Forgács Lajos – Dr. Majoros László
- Géczi Dóra Anikó Hádáné – Dr. Birkó Zsuzsanna
- Guba Andrea – Dr. Kalló Gergő
- Kálmán-Szabó Ibolya – Dr. Trencsényi György
- Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Khaleel Khasawneh – Dr. Miskeiné, Dr. Kapitány Anikó
- Biwott Kipchumba – Dr. Bacsó Zsolt
- Dr. Koroknai Erzsébet – Dr. Kozma Bence
- Dr. Takács Péter
- Baneen Imad Abdulameer Maamrah – Dr. Pál Balázs
- Ghofrane Medyouni – Dr. Hajdu Péter Béla
- Minh Toan Ngo – Dr. Garai Ildikó
Social Sciences
PhD Candidates – Supervisors
- Umar Gambo Adamu – Dr. Balatoni Ildikó
- Balogh-Kardos Valentina – Dr. Gál Tímea
- Dr. Béldi-Turányi Noémi Tímea – Dr. Pribula László
- Chu Thi Thanh An – Dr. Veress Emőd
- Erdenebayar Chuluunbaatar – Dr. Oláh Judit
- Csáki-Darabos Rita – Dr. Fenyves Veronika
- Dr. Cséffai Attila Csaba – Dr. Molnár Judit
- Csizmadiáné dr. Pethő Tímea Erzsébet – Dr. Elek Balázs
- Ni Made Estiyanti – Dr. Máté Domicián
- Feketéné Ferenczi Aliz – Dr. Szűcs István
- Anna Gereles – Dr. Szőllősi László
- Kmoskó Judit – Dr. Dajnoki Krisztina
- Donika Maloku – Dr. Balogh Péter
- Dr. Mazsu Dániel – Dr. Szikora Veronika
- Othman Mohammad Ahmed Mustafa – Dr. Lengyel Péter
- Paulikné Varga Barbara – Dr. Láczay Magdolna
Natural and Engineering Sciences
PhD Candidates – Supervisors
- Nour Jalal Abdulameer – Dr. Ujvári Balázs
- Ali Abdelmajeed Adam Elrasheed – Dr. Szabó Szilárd
- Haithem Aib – Dr. Czédli Herta Mária
- Rahaf Akel – Dr. Somsák László
- Rashwan Al Kentar – Dr. Mankovits Tamás
- Aminu Babangida – Dr. Szemes Péter Tamás
- Bagdi Zsolt – Dr. Szabó Gergely
- Bodó Béla – Dr. Kalmár Ferenc
- Bayar Abdulghafoor Wahab Dahman – Dr. Tóth Imre
- Dékány Kornélia Éva – Dr. Gilányi Attila
- Dr. Vásárhelyi Éva, Erdei Timotei István – Dr. Husi Géza
- Farkas Roland Tibor – Dr. Barta Zoltán
- Dr. Bán Miklós
- Arber Hajredini – Dr. Berta Csaba
- Kelemen Adrienn – Dr. Máthé Csaba
- Kiss Ádám – Dr. Székely Tamás
- Kostyák Attila – Dr. Csáky Imre
- Lakatos Róbert – Dr. Hajdu András
- Papp Vanda – Dr. Kéri Mónika
- Radovics Dávid – Dr. Lengyel Szabolcs
- Dr. Mizsei Edvárd
- Ragyák Ágota Zsófia – Dr. Baranyai Edina
Recipients of Habilitated Doctor (Dr. habil.) Degrees
Agricultural Sciences – Dr. Ábrahám Éva Babett, Dr. Gombos Béla, Dr. Makleit Péter Zoltán
Humanities – Dr. Győri Zsolt István, Dr. Kovács Karolina Eszter, Dr. Szűcs Tímea
Engineering Sciences – Dr. Biró Piroska
Medical and Health Sciences – Dr. Deák Ádám, Dr. Magyari Ferenc, Dr. Papp Tamás, Dr. Szántó Magdolna, Kapitányné Dr. Mikó Edit
Social Sciences – Dr. Boruzs Klára, Dr. Földi Kata, Dr. Naárné Dr. Tóth Zsuzsanna Éva
Natural Sciences – Dr. Baranyai Edina, Dr. Mándi Attila
GTIDEA-DE Publication Awards
The Count István Tisza Foundation for the University of Debrecen and the University of Debrecen awarded the GTIDEA-DE Publication Prize in recognition of outstanding publication achievements to:
- Dr. Bacsó Zsolt József, Dr. Hrubi Edit, Balog Katalin, Dr. Jambrovics Károly, Dr. Bodnár Ildikó, Dr. Jevcsák Szintia, Dr. Bodrogi Ferenc Máté (†), Dr. Juhász Péter, Dr. Czine Péter, Dr. Kalmár Tünde Klára, Dr. Csehi András, Dr. Kapitány Anikó, Ding Yuchao, Dr. Lakatos Ákos, Dr. Djamila Talbi, Dr. Matta Csaba, Dr. Dobránszki Judit, Dr. Molnár Ernő, Dr. Garda Tamás, Dr. Nagy Attila, Dr. Garda Zoltán, Dr. Óvári József, Ghanem Amr Sayed, Dr. Mohammad Fazle Rabbi, Dr. Hajdu Lajos, Dr. Sipos Adrienn, Dr. Halmos Gábor, Dr. Szántó Zsuzsanna, Dr. Hoffka Gyula Szobonyáné, Dr. Szabó-Morvai Ágnes
(unideb.hu)
