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6/4-6/2026 ÚTIA at the Science Fair
03/06/2026Tomorrow, 4 June 2026, the doors of the Science Fair (Veletrh vědy) will open in Prague's Letňany district. As the largest science outreach event in the Czech Republic, it offers visitors of all ages a rich programme of experiments, interactive demonstrations, and opportunities to meet scientists from a wide range of disciplines. The Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ÚTIA) will once again be among the exhibitors. You can find us at Booth No. 23 in Hall 2 at PVA EXPO PRAHA. At our stand, you will have the opportunity to explore technologies for processing images, sound, and other types of signals developed through ÚTIA's research. We will demonstrate how computers analyse human movement, assist with speech therapy exercises, and power applications based on artificial intelligence methods. Visitors will also be able to try out several interactive demonstrations, including logic games and challenges that compare human and computer performance
Read more5/2026 Visit of the Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University
03/06/2026In May 2026 our colleague Ondřej Tichý visited Dr. Sheng Fang at the Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing. The visit focused on potential joint research in inverse modeling of atmospheric radionuclide releases and included discussions on collaborative project opportunities between the two institutions.
Read more06/01/2026 Jan Valdman Receives Professorial Decree
02/06/2026On 1 June 2026, Jan Valdman of the Department of Decision-Making Theory at the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences (UTIA) received his professorial decree during a ceremonial event held in the historic Carolinum in Prague. The decree was presented by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, and the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Robert Plaga. Appointment to Professor represents one of the highest academic distinctions in the Czech Republic and recognizes long-term excellence in research, teaching, and scholarly contributions.
Read more6/3/2026 Seminar with guests from the Department of Cybernetics (University of West Bohemia)
01/06/2026The Department of Adaptive Systems, ÚTIA CAS, is pleased to invite you to an informal seminar organized on the occasion of a visit from the Department of Cybernetics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of West Bohemia. 📅 June 3 🕥 10:50 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 📍 Room 474, ÚTIA (Institute of Information Theory and Automation)
Read more4/27-30/2026 NextGen Synergy: Successful International Scientific Meeting in Prague
29/05/2026Between 27–30 April, 2026, the international conference NextGen Synergy: Control Theory & Machine Learning was successfully held in Prague. Organised within the framework of the European COST Action CA24136 InterCoML, the event was run in collaboration of the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences and The Faculty of Economics and Management in CZU Prague. Both institutions represent the Czech Republic in the Management Committee of CA24136. The conference explored the synergy between control theory and machine learning, bringing together experts in mathematics, computer science, control theory, and machine learning to discuss combining advanced control-theoretic tools with modern data-driven models. More than 90 researchers from 21 countries attended. The programme featured invited lectures by leading European experts, among them Nicolò Cesa-Bianchi, David Ríos Insua, Enrique Zuazua, Markus Abel and Petr Stluka, alongside scientific talks, poste
Read more05/22/2026 Visit of the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences to ÚTIA
20/05/2026On Friday, 22 May 2026, our Institute will welcome the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Radomír Pánek, together with all Vice-Presidents of the Czech Academy of Sciences. This visit represents an important occasion for our Institute and an opportunity to meet directly with the leadership of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Read more05/19/2026 KIST–UTIA Workshop on AI-Enabled Biomedical Imaging and Intelligent Healthcare Devices
07/05/2026On 19 May 2026, the Department of Image Processing at the Institute of Information Theory and Automation (UTIA) will organize a one-day workshop in cooperation with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) within the Mobility Plus programme. The workshop will focus on the use of artificial intelligence in biomedical imaging and modern microscopy, particularly in the analysis of microscopic images and intelligent healthcare technologies. Its aim is to connect researchers from both institutions and present the research topics pursued by the participating teams.
Read moreUse and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Imaging, Medicine, and Forensics
04/05/2026A interview featuring our colleague Doc. Barbara Zitová from the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences has been published by Seznam Zprávy. In the interview, she discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming a wide range of fields, including medical imaging, forensic analysis, and art restoration. In these areas, AI can significantly enhance the ability to process and interpret complex visual data. At the same time, she highlights the growing challenges associated with the misuse of AI technologies—particularly the creation of highly realistic synthetic content such as deepfakes.
Read more29/04/2026 Interview with Igor Velčić: Applied Mathematics, Homogenization, and Thin Structures
04/05/2026In April, we welcomed Igor Velčić from the University of Zagreb, (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing) to our institute. During his visit, we discussed his research in applied mathematics, focusing on homogenization and modeling of thin and composite structures. In the interview, he explains how mathematical models help us understand complex materials and systems—from engineering structures to medical applications such as stents, small mesh-like devices used to improve blood flow.
Read moreMartin Kružík awarded CISM–Città di Udine International Research Fellowship 2026
29/04/2026Prof. Martin Kružík from the Department of Decision-Making Theory (UTIA), Czech Academy of Sciences, has been awarded the 2026 CISM–Città di Udine International Research Fellowship together with Prof. Giuseppe Tomassetti (Roma Tre University, Italy). The fellowship is granted by the International Centre for Mechanical Sciences (CISM), an international research and training centre based in Udine, Italy, which supports advanced research and collaboration in mechanics and related fields. The awarded project, “Dimension Reduction for Magnetoelastic Composites: Rigorous Derivation of Rod Models via a Single-Field Formulation,” focuses on theoretical aspects of magnetoelastic materials and contributes to the understanding of their behavior through rigorous mathematical modeling.
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