The journal Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AEEE), published by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, achieved second place among Czech scientific journals in its field in the 2025 SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) evaluation. The result confirms the journal’s growing international reputation and the quality of the published research.
The opening ceremony for the exhibition chronicling the ten-year journey of university esports—from its earliest beginnings to the Wolves’ greatest successes—took place on May 7 at the FEIKA Gallery.
An Open Day focused on doctoral studies took place today at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The event attracted prospective candidates interested in pursuing a scientific career and engaging in the faculty’s research activities.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava welcomed a prominent representative of an international technology company. Niclas Pfüller, CEO of Brose CZ, visited the faculty. The meeting confirmed a strong partnership and opened further opportunities for cooperation in research, innovation, and education.
An expert workshop of the DECOSIS project was held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB–Technical University of Ostrava, presenting the current state of development of a system for processing sensor data from swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles using artificial intelligence
Representatives of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava achieved success in the prestigious Spin-off Academy programme, which focuses on transforming research outcomes into real business projects. The intensive week-long programme in Prague was attended by Jan Grepl and Jan Kijonka.
How can the quality of higher education be improved? The expEDU project shows that the key lies in modern educational materials and international collaboration.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava actively participated in the second edition of the international conference AdvanceMed 2026, held on 9–10 April in Dolní Vítkovice. Faculty experts contributed to the conference programme and also presented practical technological solutions at accompanying exhibition stands.
The InvisiAngel fall detection system, developed at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, is currently being tested in real operation at the Sluníčko Care Home in Ostrava. During his visit to the facility, the Minister of Health also had the opportunity to see how the system works in practice.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava is opening a fully funded PhD position in quantum technologies. Join the prestigious European Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme and contribute to the development of secure communication for the future.
Students at VŠB–TUO have a unique opportunity to help address real-world challenges in healthcare. The inaugural year of the Healthcare 4.0 Challenge initiative bridges technical disciplines with the clinical environment and paves the way for innovations with real-world impact.
The Talent of the Year Award, which recognizes exceptionally talented university students for their outstanding academic achievements and research work, is also being presented this year to the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB–TUO. Among the recipients are Martin Lysek and Jan Hlisnikovský.
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava commemorated Teachers’ Day with a ceremonial meeting of its Scientific Council, held on 26 March 2026 in the presence of the university leadership, academic community, and guests. The programme also included the recognition of teachers from individual faculties based on student evaluations.
Experts from the Department of Applied Mathematics at the Faculty of Electrical Enginee-ring and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, are developing mathe-matical models that enable more accurate reconstruction of the abdominal aorta from CT scans. These three-dimensional models are subsequently used for biomechanical simulati-ons, helping physicians better estimate the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture.
Ralf Schneider from Valeo, an expert in the development of advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving, visited the Mobility Lab at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB–TUO.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, in collaboration with NC Line, contributed to the winning project in the Inside Impact category. The award went to the project Digital Twin of Manufacturing: Data-Driven Planning 4.0.
Experiment with Nanorobots for Czech Mission to the International Space Station Enters Key Development Phase
A newly modernized multimedia studio for the production and distribution of audiovisual content has been officially opened at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. The new facility will primarily be used by students of the Communication and Information Technologies study programme, but it is also open to other faculties of the university.
Siemens Czech Republic has presented the 2025 Werner von Siemens Awards to outstanding students, young researchers, and educators. The award for the Best Doctoral Thesis on Smart Infrastructure and Energy was granted to Vojtěch Blažek from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava for his dissertation Optimization in Smart Grids.
A meeting of experts from CATRIN and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB–Technical University of Ostrava was intended to contribute to the further development of cooperation, including the preparation of a joint project.
The Department of Telecommunications of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB–Technical University of Ostrava is organizing the 36th International Conference RADIOELEKTRONIKA 2026, which will take place on September 2–4, 2026, in Hradec nad Moravicí.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava is deepening its cooperation with ABB. The partnership expands opportunities to connect education, research, and industrial practice.
The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), which administers programmes including Erasmus+, selected twenty projects with long-term European impact to mark the 20th anniversary of its establishment. Among them are two projects in which VSB–Technical University of Ostrava (VSB–TUO) played a significant role through a team from the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Our students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB-TUO are developing their own autonomous drones. In two months, two university teams will head to Vietnam for an international competition.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will present its innovations at the AMPER trade fair, focusing on industrial digitalization, energy, automation, robotics, and modern forms of technical education. You can find our exhibition in the AMPER Innovation Hub section.
Professor Ondřej Životský will take over as head of the Department of Physics on February 1, replacing Professor Jiří Luňáček.
Representatives of Servis Climax visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, where they became acquainted with the faculty’s research, development, and application facilities.
The 22nd edition of ŠKOMAM, a traditional event aimed at students in the final and penultimate years of secondary schools with an interest in mathematics, took place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. This year’s edition welcomed more than 70 participants from approximately twenty secondary schools across the Czech Republic.
Experts from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava have joined the development of a new generation secure communication platform, CHIMERA 2.0. The project responds to growing cyber threats and the need for sovereign, fully controlled communication for the Police of the Czech Republic, the Czech Armed Forces, and other key state institutions.
Students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEI) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava took part in a course-based project focused on measuring muscle fatigue. The project was developed in cooperation with the Institute of Physical Education and Sport (ITVS) at VSB-TUO.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science hosted the first meeting of its Scientific Board with newly appointed members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The DECOSIS project brings to defense research new technologies for processing image and sensor data from groups of drones using artificial intelligence.
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.
How much solar energy can rooftops in the Moravian-Silesian Region produce? Scientists are seeking the answer with the help of artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists and doctors in Ostrava are developing a tool that could shorten colorectal cancer surgeries and reduce the risk of complications for patients.
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?
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.
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!
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.
Our two labs, Signal Lab and Mobility Lab, presented themselves at URBIS 2025.
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.
On Wednesday 4 June, FEECS participated in the Volta Expo & Meeting 2025 electrotechnical exhibition at Černá louka in Ostrava.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
The tenth anniversary Journal Club at the FEECS focused on the topics of Bibliometrics and scientific performance evaluation.
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.
The Czech Path to Space project has introduced its upcoming activities, which will also involve scientists from VSB-TUO.
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.