Institute of Information Theory and Automation
The Czech Academy of Sciences
We conduct basic and applied research and educate in Artificial Intelligence, Signal and Image Processing, Systems Science and Applied Mathematics.
Artificial
Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is a transformative field focused on developing algorithms and models that enable machines to perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. We integrate AI into all research areas pursued within the Institute, specializing in machine learning, natural language processing, knowledge representation, econometrics, and computer vision.
Signal and Image Processing
Signal and Image Processing is a field that focuses on the analysis, transformation, and interpretation of signals and images to extract meaningful information. We are engaged namely in texture analysis, image restoration, blind deconvolution, superresolution, and video tracking, and we also transfer the developed algorithms to embedded devices.
System
Science
Systems Science is an interdisciplinary field that studies complex, dynamic and adaptive systems, their behavior, and the principles governing their structure, functioning, and evolution. It provides a holistic framework for understanding how different components within a system interact to produce the system's overall behavior.
Applied
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics is a huge field where mathematical methods are applied in various areas of human activity. We are involved namely in probability theory, applied statistics, data and analysis, calculus of variations, optimization theory, continuum mechanics, and econometrics.
News
1/12/2026 AI for Doctoral Students
19/01/2026Under the auspices of the AV21 Strategy “AI: Artificial Intelligence for Science and Society”, a full-day training focused on the use of artificial intelligence in doctoral studies and research took place on 12 January 2026 during an off-site workshop of Silesian University in Opava.
Read moreNew Czech–Korean Collaboration in AI and Biomedicine
08/01/2026Department Department of Image Processing Our Institute is launching a new international collaboration with the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) as part of the Mobility Plus program.
Read more3/2/2026 Workshop Mariánská 2026
07/01/2026Department: Department of Decision-Making Theory The Winter School of the Department of Decision-Making Theory is a well-established gathering of students and researchers from the department, collaborating researchers from several Czech institutions, and international guests. This year, it is organized by Tomáš Roubal, M. Studený, and J. Outrata. The scientific program reflects the research interests of the MTR UTIA department and our guests. The event takes place at UTIA's chalet.
Read more4/2025 In the Realm Beyond the Image
23/12/2025In an interview for the AV ČR Magazine, our colleague Barbara Zitová introduces the fascinating world of digital imaging – from identifying criminals and detecting video manipulations to assisting in the study of artworks. She explains how mathematics and artificial intelligence help where the human eye falls short, and why the ability to distinguish reality from forgery is crucial today. The article offers an inspiring look at a scientist whose work spans criminology, medicine, and the arts.
Read more12/16/2025 Academic Distinction – Professorial Appointment
17/12/2025Yesterday, a ceremonial presentation of appointment decrees to newly appointed professors took place in the Great Hall of the Carolinum. The decrees were conferred by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, upon nomination by the scientific councils of higher education institutions. We are proud to share that one of the newly appointed professors is the Head of the Econometrics Department at the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prof. Jozef Baruník, Ph.D., who was appointed Professor in the field of Economic Theory.
Read more12/10/2025 Best Junior Paper Award – 2025
11/12/2025The Director of ÚTIA, Jiřina Vejnarová, in cooperation with the Institute Board, has announced the results of the annual Best Junior Paper Award, a long-standing competition recognizing outstanding scientific work by the Institute’s young researchers. The award aims to support and acknowledge the work of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers as well as students supervised at ÚTIA, whose contributions enhance the Institute’s About the competition The competition is open to works whose Main Author is a Young Author – an employee classified as a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher, or a student supervised by a ÚTIA researcher. Eligible works are publications released in the year of the competition or the previous year, with the Main Author affiliated with ÚTIA. Submissions typically cover a broad range of research topics, from machine learning and optimization to practical applications and socially relevant scientific problems. This Year’s Edition An integral part of the competition is th
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Welcome to UTIA
Let the director doc. RNDr. Jiřina Vejnarová, CSc.
give you a tour of the Institute (in Czech)
UTIA in the Strategy AV21
Hopes and risks of the digital age: prof. Ing. Jan Flusser, DrSc. presents a large-scale successful project, through which the Institute joined the AV21 Strategy programme (in Czech)