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Chiara Pollastrini: I want technology to help people live longer and healthier lives

A new PhD student, Chiara Pollastrini, has joined the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB–Technical University of Ostrava. Her research focuses on radar technologies for monitoring vital signs and daily rhythms in chronically ill individuals. The aim of her work is to contribute to early detection of health issues and to improve quality of life through smart and contactless technologie.

6. 1. 2026 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Research and innovation in healthcare: FEI collaborates with AGEL Nový Jičín Hospital

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava has signed a memorandum of cooperation with AGEL Nový Jičín Hospital. Both institutions will collaborate in the areas of research, development, and education, focusing on modern technologies in healthcare.

22. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

We are strengthening our cooperation with ČEZ

We consider cooperation with companies and the opportunity for students to gain practical experience during their studies to be one of our priorities. Thanks to the close connection between teaching and practice, our graduates are highly employable, and companies are involved in shaping future experts.

19. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Proceeds from the FEI Christmas raffle will help the Charity Ostrava mobile hospice

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava organized a charity raffle for the first time as part of this year's Christmas gathering. The proceeds were donated to Charita Ostrava to support the St. Christopher Charity Center – a mobile hospice and home care facility.

18. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Student award goes to FEECS

Students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science took part in a specialist conference on trends in the development of endoscopic imaging systems in medicine in 2025.

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Professor Petr Alexa received his letter of appointment from the president

On December 16, Petr Alexa from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB-TUO received his appointment decree as professor of Applied Physics from Czech President Petr Pavel. This significant milestone recognizes his many years of teaching and scientific research work.

17. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

VSB–TUO Has Cutting-Edge Projects for Healthcare: Nanorobots and Obstetrics

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has achieved a significant success in the field of healthcare research. Two of its projects have received funding through programmes of the Czech Health Research Council.

15. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

A New Control System Will Make It Easier to Use Electric Vehicle Batteries for Energy Storage

Batteries that have reached the end of their service life in electric vehicles can play a key role in the energy sector. Researchers at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, are therefore developing a universal diagnostic and control device that will enable the safe integration of various types of used batteries into storage systems.

10. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The faculty has opened the FEI Innovation Hub, a new space for teaching, research and student projects

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB–TUO has officially opened the FEI Innovation Hub, a space designed for teaching, research and development projects, student activities, events for secondary school students, and leisure activities for the public. The Hub was created to support innovation, practical education and talented students.

8. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

A workshop on the EduBox platform was held at FEI

Another workshop of the Moravian-Silesian Technology Academy focused on supporting the teaching of automation at secondary vocational schools was held today at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VŠB-TUO in Ostrava.

5. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

New Laboratory Strengthens Electronic Device Research, Education, and Industry

A unique laboratory offering state-of-the-art facilities for antenna testing and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) measurements of modern electronic devices has been established at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEECS) of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. The new workplace significantly expands opportunities for research, industry collaboration, and education.

4. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

NextGen City Competition Showcased the Creativity of the Young Generation

The award ceremony of the NextGen City: Smart City Not Just for Generation Z competition took place on 3 December at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB–Technical University of Ostrava. Students from secondary schools and universities across the Czech Republic and abroad took part, and their projects impressed not only with creativity but also with real potential for practical use.

3. 12. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

New system helps monitor thermal processes in an old mine dump

A research team from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO has developed and installed a new wireless monitoring system capable of long-term temperature tracking inside mine dumps. The technology enables early detection of hazardous thermal processes and faster intervention in case of renewed ignition.

25. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

FEI and VR Life collaborate on stress research using virtual reality

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava has signed a memorandum of cooperation with VR Life. Together, they want to develop research, education, and applications in the field of virtual reality (VR), particularly in relation to monitoring and reducing stress in users exposed to extreme conditions, such as astronauts.

21. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Ceremonial meeting of the Scientific Council of VŠB-TUO on the occasion of the Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy

On the occasion of the national holiday, a ceremonial meeting of the Scientific Council was held at VŠB-TUO, during which doctoral graduates were promoted and new associate professors of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science were introduced.

20. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The FEI Journal Club welcomed a special guest – astronaut Aleš Svoboda

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB-TUO organized the 25th FEI Journal Club, which was truly exceptional this time. Astronaut Aleš Svoboda, a fighter pilot, ambassador of the Czech space program, and member of the new team of astronauts of the European Space Agency (ESA), visited the packed auditorium.

18. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The Metamorphoses of Art 2.0 exhibition opens a dialogue between humans and artificial intelligence

What happens when human creativity meets artificial intelligence? The answer is provided by the multimedia exhibition Metamorphoses of Art 2.0, which opened at the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics at the Czech Technical University in Prague. The project combines classical art with state-of-the-art technologies and raises the question of the boundaries between human and machine creativity.

15. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

FEI held its autumn Open Day

What is FEI like, what study programs do we offer, what will you learn here, and where can you work after graduation? Visitors to FEI's autumn Open Day, held for the first time ever, learned all this and more.

14. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Space projects attract media attention

Thirteen Czech scientific experiments, which will fly with Czech astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the International Space Station (ISS), have been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA). The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB-TUO has achieved a significant success, sending two projects into space. Both experiments combine cutting-edge technologies in the fields of nanorobotics, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and sensor technology.

12. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

From Electric to Hydrogen Vehicles: Master’s Thesis Pushes the Boundaries of Transportation Simulation

How much energy does a vehicle really consume while driving, and how can this consumption be accurately determined for different types of propulsion systems? This was the focus of the master’s thesis by Ing. Tomáš Kapusňák, a recent graduate of the Computer Science master’s program at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.

12. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Photovoltaics without borders: FEI student at the ČEZ Academy

Matej Šturek, a student at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, took part in the ČEZ FVE Hackathon – Photovoltaic Academy. The event offered students from technical universities practical training in photovoltaics, excursions to major energy facilities, and collaboration in international teams.

11. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

High school students competed in game development. Game Jam Ostrava 2025 announces winners

Nearly thirty teams of high school students from the Moravian-Silesian Region took part in the second annual Ostrava Game Jam 2025, the largest regional competition in computer game development. Over two days, they had to create a functional prototype of a game on a given theme.

10. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Computer Networks Laboratory undergoes modernization

The Computer Networks Laboratory at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO has undergone extensive modernization in recent months. Thanks to new equipment, it now provides students with better conditions for teaching and experimental work in the field of computer networks.

7. 11. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

VSB-TUO sends nanorobots and a smart T-shirt into space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected 13 Czech scientific experiments to be carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming mission of Czech astronaut Aleš Svoboda. Among them are two projects from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, which combine cutting-edge technologies in nanorobotics, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and sensor systems.

22. 10. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

VŠB-TUO participates in the development of hydrogen-powered Tatra trucks with automated steering

Tatra Trucks and DEVINN, in cooperation with VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, are launching the development of a new hydrogen-powered Tatra Force e-Drive FCEV 6×4 truck. The project, co-financed by the European Union, will be completed in 2028. The result will be a prototype of a three-axle commercial vehicle designed for municipal services with hydrogen propulsion and the option of automated driving and remote control.

21. 10. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Strengthening cooperation with the Brazilian University UFT

Representatives of the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT) from Brazil visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, to discuss further technical collaboration.

12. 10. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

International course on batteries in the Automotive industry held at VSB-TUO

How can education be connected with the rapidly growing battery industry? Participants of the BaTT Teachers Forum educational course, held at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, gained the latest insights into trends in the field of batteries and the automotive industry. The event was part of the international CaBatt project, supported by the Erasmus+ programme.

8. 10. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Scientists are turning urban road pavements into sources of solar energy

Harnessing energy from asphalt surfaces in cities through a special system of solar collectors and subsequently using it for building heating or water heating - this, in short, describes the main goal of the international project Enhance Europe, led by the University of Padua. The initiative brings together 13 institutions from 9 countries, including universities, research centres, technology companies, and public institutions. Among the key partners are Fraunhofer IWU and VSB-TUO.

6. 10. 2025 News 9313 - Fraunhofer Innovation Platform

The Scientific Board of FEECS VSB-TUO held its first meeting with new members

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science hosted the first meeting of its Scientific Board with newly appointed members.

1. 10. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Matriculation of students

At the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TUO, today marked the ceremonial matriculation of first-year students, who officially began their university studies.

30. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

VSB-TUO joined the International Summer School in Opole

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science took part in the International Interdisciplinary Summer School, organized by Opole University of Technology within the NAWA STER program. The summer school focused on developing both scientific and practical skills of doctoral students from various fields and countries.

29. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

At VSB-TUO, a digital transformation project for Society 5.0 has been launched.

The first meeting of the project team for the Research Platform for Digital Transformation and Society 5.0 took place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VŠB-TUO. The project is funded by the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme (OP JAK) under the Long-term Cross-sectoral Cooperation Programme for the Ostrava ITI. It focuses on the development of technologies supporting digital transformation and energy optimization.

24. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The Math4U Supports Teachers and Students project kicks off

As part of the Math4U Supports Teachers and Students project, hundreds of interactive training games will be developed, new applied examples will be added, and methodological guides for teachers will be created.

23. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Today, the 23rd Journal Club took place at FEI.

The first guest of the new academic year was Michaela Liegertová, Vice-Dean for Development and Quality at the Faculty of Science, UJEP, who has been focusing for a long time on the use of generative AI tools in research and education.

18. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Trends in Biomedical Engineering 2025 Conference and LERCO Meeting

The Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TUO, hosted the 16th Czech-Slovak Conference Trends in Biomedical Engineering 2025, held in the picturesque Pustevny in the Beskydy Mountains. This conference is a traditional gathering of experts from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, providing a platform to share experiences in education, accreditation, as well as scientific and project activities.

18. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The first AI Assistant supports teaching. Students appreciate 24/7 help

What are the possibilities of using artificial intelligence as a virtual assistant to support teaching? Students at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TUO, had the chance to find out. Thanks to a successful pilot project, the deployment of AI assistants is now planned for additional courses.

17. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the University of Huddersfield

Joint research projects, exchange stays for PhD students and researchers, sharing of know-how, access to cutting-edge laboratories, and the connection of academic research with industrial practice are the main objectives of the new collaboration between the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (VŠB–TUO) and the Centre for Efficiency and Performance Engineering (CEPE) at the University of Huddersfield in the United Kingdom.

15. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

ZaFEI se! The first ever event for freshmen at FEECS

Our freshmen got acquainted with the faculty management, the faculty environment, obtained important information about studying in general, but also information about specific study programs (of course, practical tips were not missing either), and most importantly, they got to know their new classmates.

12. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Activities after school, now also online

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO has long supported young technical talents through extracurricular clubs. Until now, these activities have only taken place on campus, but starting this year, we are opening online clubs for high school students, making it possible for participants from all over the Czech Republic to join.

8. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Professor Radek Martinek has taken over the leadership of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Since September 1, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO has been headed by Radek Martinek, who previously served as Vice-Dean for Science and Research. He takes on this role building on the experience gained during his four years in the faculty’s senior management.

1. 9. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Artificial Intelligence Brings New Opportunities for Road Maintenance

Artificial intelligence helps detect road surface defects faster and more accurately than existing methods. The Signal Lab team from the FEECS at VŠB-TUO, in cooperation with the company Futtec, has successfully completed the first phase of the project Testing AI-Supported Detection and Analysis of Surface Defects for Mobile Platforms. The project demonstrates that combining neural networks, computer vision, and mobile platforms can fundamentally change the way roads are maintained.

26. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

FEI has its first partner schools

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB–TUO is, for the first time, designating selected secondary schools as its partner schools. In doing so, it strengthens long-term partnerships and support for talented students.

25. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The Summer University in Dukovany opened the door for a student to the position of operator

Kateřina Ondrušová, a third-year student of Applied Physics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VŠB-TUO, took part last year in the ČEZ Group’s Summer University at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant. The program, which ranks among the most popular student internships in the field of energy, offered her not only a unique insight into the functioning of the power plant, but also the opportunity to obtain an operator’s scholarship.

22. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Symposium Presented Trends in Materials for Clean Energy

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO, in cooperation with Yonsei University, hosted the international mini-symposium Materials for Clean Energy. The event offered a diverse program of scientific lectures and showcased the latest research directions in nanomaterials, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. Researchers from the Czech Republic and Korea shared their newest results and discussed possibilities for their practical applications.

20. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

FEECS Launches Applied Research Project for the Defense Industry

The DECOSIS project brings to defense research new technologies for processing image and sensor data from groups of drones using artificial intelligence.

19. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The Prestige of the FEECS Scientific Journal Has Risen

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has its own scientific journal, Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AEEE), which has just achieved a significant success. The journal has entered the 3rd quartile of the prestigious SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) evaluation. And it aims even higher our goal is to advance to the 2nd quartile.

11. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Artificial Intelligence Helps Plan Rooftop Photovoltaics

How much solar energy can rooftops in the Moravian-Silesian Region produce? Scientists are seeking the answer with the help of artificial intelligence.

6. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

We tried operating the transmission system on a simulator, says Aneta Bednárová

The ČEPS Summer School is a week-long event for students of technical fields who are interested in electrical power engineering and the functioning of the transmission system. Aneta Bednárová, a doctoral student in electrical power engineering at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, shared her experience from this event. She attended the summer school during her master's studies.

4. 8. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

From India to Ostrava: Researcher seeks path to greener batteries

Dr. Barathi Palani, holder of the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Fellowship, is conducting research into safer and more environmentally friendly batteries in Ostrava. Since last fall, she has been working in Professor Martin Pumera's group at the Advanced Nanorobots and Multiscale Robotics Lab at the FEECS at VŠB-TUO. In an interview, she describes not only the goals of her project, but also her personal motivation and first impressions of her stay in the Czech Republic.

29. 7. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Automated mobility in the Czech Republic - where are we and where are we going?

The Czech Republic is definitely not just an assembly plant in the automotive industry. Automated mobility is another sector where our future is being decided. We have a chance to keep up with the world if we can invest in innovation and strengthen cooperation between academia and applications.

10. 7. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

3D models of blood vessels will make colorectal cancer surgeries easier. Scientists are being assisted by a supercomputer.

Scientists and doctors in Ostrava are developing a tool that could shorten colorectal cancer surgeries and reduce the risk of complications for patients.

8. 7. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

From Ostrava to CERN: Martin Šmídl's journey to the centre of world science

Martin Šmídl, a student of Computer Science at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB-TUO, spent a year on an internship at CERN - Europe's largest research centre for nuclear research. How did he get there, what was waiting for him and how did this experience change his life?

30. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

GeoNetSee Project Awarded Prestigious Flagship 2025 Recognition

The international project GeoNetSee, in which a team from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava is involved, has been honored with the prestigious Flagship 2025award. The project offers modern solutions for real-time monitoring of unstable terrain and at-risk infrastructure, contributing to increased safety in the Danube Region.

27. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

The 20th Anniversary FEI Journal Club Is Behind Us!

At the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TUO, we celebrated the milestone anniversary of the scientific event known as the FEECS Journal Club. This festive occasion was dedicated to science, research, and, above all, to recognizing those who have significantly contributed to the development of our faculty. Warm congratulations to all our awarded colleagues!

24. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

A team from a Vietnamese university won the drone competition

The second edition of the International UAV Competition 2025 at VSB - TUO brought three days of exciting battles. A team from HCMC University of Technology and Education won the competition, which combined technical skills, creativity and teamwork.

19. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

We contribute to the development of smart cities

Our two labs, Signal Lab and Mobility Lab, presented themselves at URBIS 2025.

13. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Collaboration with Belgrade: Leading AI Expert Visits VSB-TUO

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has established a new international partnership. Professor Dragan Pamucar from the University of Belgrade, a renowned expert in operations research, decision-making systems, and applied artificial intelligence, visited the faculty.

11. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Department of Electrical Power Engineering, FEECS, VŠB - TUO at Volta Expo & Meeting 2025

On Wednesday 4 June, FEECS participated in the Volta Expo & Meeting 2025 electrotechnical exhibition at Černá louka in Ostrava.

5. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

VŠB-TUO dominated the Academic Championship of the Czech Republic and Slovakia in esport

On May 31st, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VŠB-TUO hosted the Academic Championship of the Czech and Slovak Republic in esport - 3E:AM 2025. Our team Vlci won two of the three game titles, Rocket League and Counter-Strike 2.

4. 6. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

New laboratories push the development of nanorobots. They will help in healthcare and energy

Scientists from the international research group Advanced Nanorobots and Multiscale Robotics Lab at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB-TUO can use the new laboratories. The former office space has been converted into modern laboratories where cutting-edge research is being conducted on the use of nanorobots in biomedicine, the removal of pollutants from the environment or the production of carbon-free fuels and advanced energy storage solutions.

30. 5. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Testbed CPIT TL3 presented in Brno

We took a look into the world of digitalization and automation together at the Industry 4.0 Open Day in Brno. In the Innovation Ecosystem section, which focused on concrete examples and opportunities for collaboration in the field of experimental development, testing and education, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science presented Testbed CPIT TL3.

28. 5. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Radek Martinek will be the new Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Academic Senate of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEECS) of VŠB-TUO today elected Professor Radek Martinek as a candidate for Dean. Radek Martinek previously served as Vice Dean for Science and Research. He will take up the position of dean from 1 September after the university rector appoints him.

27. 5. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Guest of the FEECS Journal Club was scientist Seyedali Mirjalili

At the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, we were honoured to welcome Prof. Seyedali Mirjalili from Torrens University Australia, one of the most cited researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Optimization.

21. 5. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Anechoic Chamber at VSB-TUO opens new avenues in research and cooperation with industry

Expansion of cooperation with companies, new research opportunities and international projects - these are the expectations of the experts who have completed the construction of a modern antenna anechoic chamber at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB - Technical University Ostrava.

16. 5. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Scientists have made a unique measurement of the digestive tract

Scientists in Ostrava are working on a new experiment that could significantly change the way digestion is monitored in patients. The measurement is unique in that it combines monitoring of electrical activity directly inside the stomach and on its surface. The aim of the project is to analyse the processes in the digestive tract in a non-invasive way and, if necessary, to adjust the diet of patients.

13. 5. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Vice-Dean Radek Martinek spoke in the Chamber. He focused on the topic of artificial intelligence in healthcare

Artificial intelligence brings many new possibilities to healthcare, but its use must be safe and based on the cooperation of experts from several fields. Radek Martinek, Vice Dean for Science and Research at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB-TUO, pointed out the need to connect clinical experts, technology developers and health policy makers in his speech in the Chamber of Deputies today.

12. 5. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

VSB-TUO and the Korea Institute of Automotive Technology will build a joint centre for the vehicle of the future

The Joint Advanced Industrial Centre for the Vehicle of the Future will be established at the VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava thanks to cooperation with the Korean Institute of Automotive Technology (KATECH).

9. 5. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Fibre optics in the testbed serve students and research

The laboratory building CPIT TL3, which is part of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB-TUO, serves as a modern teaching and research centre. Students have the opportunity to work on projects using the latest technologies.

7. 5. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

VSB-TUO sends science into space. Projects will head to the International Space Station

Scientists from the VSB-TUO have achieved a significant success in the field of space research. Two projects have been selected for implementation on board the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the mission of Czech astronaut Aleš Svoboda.

24. 4. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Cyber Olympics attracted dozens of young engineers

Primary and secondary school pupils tested their knowledge and skills at the traditional Cyber Olympiad, which took place at theVSB-TUO as part of the Improve Your Technology Day. 60 pupils and students took part in the competition.

24. 4. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Journal Club offered an introduction to quantum computing

A glimpse into the fascinating world of quantum computing was offered by a lecture by Professor Siddharth Bhattacharyya, who was the guest of the next FEECS Journal Club at FEECS.

22. 4. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Smart technology helps grow microgreens

The cooperation of experts from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB - TUO with MoraviaLab showed how research and development can be combined with the needs of an innovative company. The result is a growing system that allows companies and institutions to grow their own microgreens directly at the workplace, i.e. efficiently, sustainably and using smart technologies.

17. 4. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Interest in studying at the FEECS is growing

In the first round, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science received 2,827 applications for Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, which is 15 percent more than last year.

15. 4. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Collaboration at the heart of the Czech-German Business Meeting

More than a hundred participants, over twenty presentations, and an exhibition area featuring more than twenty exhibitors, mainly from the commercial sector - marked the 2nd Czech-German Business Meeting, held on 10 April at VSB - Technical University of Ostrava.

14. 4. 2025 News 9320 - PhD Academy

Scientists develop microrobots that use light to produce ammonia - a sustainable carbon-free energy carrier

Scientists from the international research group ADVANCED NANOROBOTS AND MULTISCALE ROBOTICS LAB at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TUO have come up with a revolutionary method of ammonia production using microrobots. Magnetically controlled microrobots can convert nitrates into ammonia using light and movement in water containing these pollutants.

31. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

ADVANCEMED: Trends and modern technologies in healthcare

The ADVANCEMED 2025 conference will take place in Ostrava's Dolní Vítkovice on 3 and 4 April and will focus on the latest trends and opportunities in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics and other modern technologies in healthcare. One of the expert sponsors of the event is the Technical University of Ostrava.

27. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

The award for the best FEECS teacher went to Jan Fulneček

Associate Professor Jan Fulneček became the best teacher according to the students' evaluation for the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science(FEECS). He received the award today at a festive meeting of the Scientific Council of the University of Science and Technology.

26. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Experts from VSB-TUO develop a new type of heat storage tank

Scientists from VSB-TUO together with partners from Fraunhofer ICT, Fraunhofer IWU, University of Vaasa, BME and nollaE are working on the development of an innovative solution for thermal energy storage. The new type of storage will find application in systems with a high share of renewable energy.

25. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

FEECS presented itself at the international trade fair Amper

Students, representatives of companies and the general public visited the stand of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VŠB - TUO at the Amper fair. More than 400 exhibitors presented themselves during three days at the largest international trade fair of electrical engineering, electronics and energy in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

24. 3. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Minister of Transport at VSB-TUO to learn about developments in the field of autonomous mobility and space technology research

Ostrava, 20 March 2025 - VŠB-TUO confirms its position among the leading scientific institutions with excellent research. Today, its state-of-the-art laboratories were visited by the Minister of Transport Martin Kupka, who got acquainted with the university's research activities in the field of space technologies, autonomous mobility and innovative projects.

20. 3. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Teach(e) with Math4U: A new project for interactive mathematics education

The Teach(e) with Math4U project, which was awarded to the Department of Applied Mathematics of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB-TUO from the Interreg Slovakia-Czech Republic 2021-2027 programme in the Education priority, will introduce the use of innovative methods in teaching mathematics to secondary school teachers.

11. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Space projects by FEECS experts at the Space Day conference

Current trends, projects and opportunities in the field of space research were presented by experts from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEECS) of the University of Mining and Metallurgy - Technical University of Ostrava at the Space Day conference held at the Brno Observatory and Planetarium.

7. 3. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

VSB – Technical University of Ostrava Among the World’s Elite: Collaboration with onsemi Brings New Opportunities for Students and Research

VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has achieved a significant international success. It has been ranked among the top ten educational institutions worldwide that excelled in the prestigious onsemi 2024 STEAM Education Grants initiative last year. This program, run by the leading technology company onsemi, supports education and research in the fields of applied electronics and renewable energy sources.

6. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

New type of fibre optic sensor

Scientists from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB-TUO have developed a new type of sensor based on optical fibres that can be used in blasting operations. They collaborated with the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Subterra, Safibra and the Czech Technical University in Prague on the research project of innovative geotechnical monitoring methods.

4. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

The exhibition at the FEIKA Gallery will support the KŘÍDLENÍ Foundation

An exhibition of artworks for sale and a charity auction to support the KŘÍDLENÍ Foundation and non-profit projects will open on 6 March at the FEIKA Gallery at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science VSB - TUO.

3. 3. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Math4U project reaches a school in Tanzania

The Math4U portal, prepared by experts from the Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TUO in cooperation with secondary schools from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Spain, is used to teach and practice mathematics.

28. 2. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Kick-off meeting of the AI-MATTERS sub-project

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VSB-TUO inaugurated the project Testing of AI-supported surface defect detection and analysis for mobile devices in the form of a kick-off meeting.

24. 2. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Artificial intelligence can help reveal the causes of stress in plants

Scientists from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO, the Signal Lab team led by Radek Martinek, are involved in research that uses artificial intelligence to discover the causes of stress in plants.

20. 2. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Guest of the Journal Club was Finnish scientist Heikki Kälviäinen

The lecture by Professor Heikki Kälviäinen, who is based at LUT University in Finland and works at the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Laboratory (CVPRL), focused primarily on computer vision and machine learning, with an emphasis on their application potential.

20. 2. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Linking different lines of research is the most interesting and rewarding part of my work, says Professor Pumera

He is one of the most cited scientists in the world, has worked at prestigious universities abroad, has published more than 900 scientific papers that have received over 75,000 citations, and has had dozens of students in his research groups.

14. 2. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Researchers from VSB-TUO get new laboratories and a test polygon for smart cars and mobile robots

Modern laboratories, workspaces, and a unique testing polygon for automated vehicle and mobile robotic systems will be established on the VSB-Technical University Ostrava campus, thanks to the strategic REFRESH project funded by the Operational Programme Just Transition

29. 1. 2025 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Smart Factory lab gets new equipment

The Smart Factory laboratory in the CPIT TL3 testbed at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer science at VSB-TUO will receive new equipment. Technological innovations will enable the laboratory to offer unique facilities in the field of automation, industrial robotics and mobile robotic systems. Everything will be ready before the start of the summer semester.

20. 1. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Czech Republic at the cutting edge of the quantum revolution. A unique study focused on quantum informatics is being prepared in Ostrava

Access to the latest technologies and a unique opportunity to enter the world of quantum computing will be offered to students by the FEECS in cooperation with the National Supercomputing Centre IT4Innovations at the VSB - TUO. It responds to market demands and the success of IT4Innovations, which will host the first quantum computer in the Czech Republic. As the first in the Czech Republic, they will open a new specialisation focused on quantum informatics in the autumn.

13. 1. 2025 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Artificial intelligence will help premature babies

The latest research by Ostrava scientists brings a major advance in the diagnosis and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. With the help of artificial intelligence, they are able to detect serious retinal diseases faster and more reliably, thus significantly reducing the risk of blindness in children at risk.

4. 12. 2024 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

The article on quantum cryptography in 5G networks was one of the most cited

A great success was recorded by scientists from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics of VSB - TUO. Their article "Quantum Cryptography in 5G Networks: A Comprehensive Overview" published this year in the prestigious IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials was ranked among the most cited articles in the world for Computer Science for July and August.

2. 12. 2024 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

FEECS students succeed in international drone competition in Vietnam

Students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer science of VŠB - TUO took home the bronze medal from Vietnam. Nine teams from five universities took part in the competition, three from Vietnam and two from the Czech Republic.

25. 11. 2024 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

FEECS Journal Club dedicated to the preparation of patents

Why is it important to protect inventions and how to avoid the most common mistakes when preparing documents for invention protection? Answers to more than just these questions were provided by the next Journal Club at the FEECS.

5. 11. 2024 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Works inspired by the graphic artist Vladimír Boudník

The centenary of the birth of the graphic artist and painter Vladimír Boudník will be commemorated by a new exhibition in the FEIKA Gallery at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the University of Economics and Technology. The exhibition features works by pupils of AVE ART Ostrava who were inspired by Boudník's work.

31. 10. 2024 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Skoda Auto managers visited the Technical University of Ostrava

The university presented innovative projects, activities focused on science and research or cooperation with industry to Skoda Auto representatives. The programme also included a tour of the laboratories at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEECS) and the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET).

25. 10. 2024 News 404 - Public Relations Office

Services for testing AI solutions for enterprises are offered by the testing facility of the VSB-TUO

Companies developing new solutions using artificial intelligence (AI) now have a unique opportunity to obtain expert services with possible full funding support. This financial support is intended for the validation and modification of AI products aimed at innovation in industrial processes.

24. 10. 2024 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

The publication introduces Industry 4.0 as a key tool for transformation

Not only the current state of the art, but also trends and visions in the field of Industry 4.0 are analysed in a new monograph written by a team of leading Czech experts in this field from industry, academia and innovation and educational institutions. Among the authors are also experts from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (FEECS) of VSB-TUO.

23. 10. 2024 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Experts discuss the use of artificial intelligence

Inspiring lectures, discussions with experts and the opportunity to share their own experiences with artificial intelligence were offered to the participants of today's AI in Practice conference, which was part of the AI Days festival in Ostrava. Representatives of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (FEECS) from VŠB - Technical University Ostrava also spoke at the conference.

14. 10. 2024 News 404 - Public Relations Office

FEECS Journal Club focused on the evaluation of science and research

The tenth anniversary Journal Club at the FEECS focused on the topics of Bibliometrics and scientific performance evaluation.

8. 10. 2024 News 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Researchers from the Industry 4.0 & Automotive Lab presented their outcomes to date

Participants of the first Industry 4.0 & Automotive Lab (IAL) workshop for the REFRESH project, held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the VSB-TUO, showcased advancements in areas such as robotics, autonomous and sustainable mobility, artificial intelligence, cyber security, telecommunications, and additive technologies, including bioprinting.

23. 9. 2024 News 9110 - Office of Vice-Rector for Cooperation and International Relations

VSB-TUO has prepared projects for space research.

The Czech Path to Space project has introduced its upcoming activities, which will also involve scientists from VSB-TUO.

3. 9. 2024 Official statements 400 - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Dean's Office

Czech-German project to support e-mobility and the development of green cities

The GUMES (Green Urban Mobility EcoSystem) project aims to promote e-mobility as a key component of green cities. Since the beginning of this year, researchers from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IWU and commercial partners, have been working on this project.

6. 8. 2024 News 9320 - PhD Academy

An international collaboration will result in a prototype thermal energy storage system

Another outcome of the collaboration between VSB-TUO and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the NewHeatIntegrated project. This initiative focuses on advancements in thermal energy storage and involves a collaboration between experts from Fraunhofer ICT, Fraunhofer IWU, the University of Vaasa, BME, nollaE Oy, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEECS), and the Faculty of Civil Engineering at VSB-TUO.

17. 1. 2024 News 9110 - Office of Vice-Rector for Cooperation and International Relations