FACULTY OF INFORMATICS
MASARYK UNIVERSITY
Research Areas and Laboratories
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS
MASARYK UNIVERSITY
Research Areas and Laboratories
International Recognition of Coursework
Courses taken at the Faculty of Informatics are recognized
across Europe. A Diploma Supplement, provided to every
successful student free of charge, guarantees recognition
of your diploma abroad. The ETCS Label then permits you
to receive credit for the courses you take at FI at any university
in the EU.
Real Collaboration with Industry
The Faculty of Informatics maintains industrial partnerships with
more than 30 companies, giving students the chance to gain
real-life practice while they study. Companies offer students
specialized seminars, internships, projects and support for diploma
theses. Since 2014, the CERIT Science and Technology Park has
been part of the faculty, supported by both experienced and
emerging companies often founded by our students and graduates.
Excellent Employment on the Labour Market
Surveys show that 98% of our graduates have no difficulty
finding a job in their field of study. Many start their IT careers
while they are still in school. Compared to graduates of other
faculties, FI graduates have the highest average starting salaries.
Stimulating Student Life
Brno is a lively university city—during the academic year, as much
as 20% of the population consists of students. Masaryk University
and the Faculty of Informatics operate a number of student and
interest associations.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Tradition and Prestige
Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech
Republic. Its Faculty of Informatics (FI) was established in 1994
as the first independent computer science faculty in the country.
The faculty’s high level of scholarship has earned it an excellent
research rating in various applied and theoretical areas of computer
science and information technology.
Research Laboratories
The faculty is home to a diverse group of research laboratories and
centres where students at all levels participate in research under the
guidance of skilled academics. Students acquire hands-on experience
with leading-edge technologies and make contact with the latest
findings from around the world. They have a natural opportunity
to participate in research projects—even undergraduates at the faculty
have published original research results in international journals.
Study Comfort
A substantial advantage is the faculty’s paperless, hassle-free study
planning. The Information System of Masaryk University, developed
and maintained by the Faculty of Informatics, streamlines every
aspect of student coursework, from course selection to electronic
and e-learning study materials, to exam sign-ups and grades. Our
Information System has received numerous national and international
awards and is used outside the university as well.
Flexible Study
The credit system at MU offers great freedom in selecting subjects
and managing studies. Unlike students at some other informatics
faculties, FI students may elect to take courses from other faculties
at Masaryk University to complement their essential IT skills—with
foreign language abilities, for example, or soft skills. FI students may
also spend part of their study programme abroad.
Faculty of Informatics Masaryk University
Theory of computing
Security and privacy
Information systems
Networks
Computer systems organization
Hardware
Human-centered computing and HCI
Computer graphics
Artificial intelligence
Software and its engineering
Applied computing
Map of FI MU Research Directions
Systems biology
laboratory
(Sybila)
Laboratory
of software
architectures
and information
systems
(Lasaris)
Studio
of graphic design
and multimedia
(AGD+M)
Laboratory
of quantum
information processing
and cryptography
(QICZ)
Design
and architecture
of digital systems
laboratory
(EmLab)
Human computer
interaction laboratory
(HCILAB)
Centre for research
on cryptography
and security
(CRoCS)
Laboratory of data
intensive systems
and applications
(DISA)
Knowledge
discovery
group
(KD group)
Centre
for biomedical
image analysis
(CBIA)
Natural language
processing centre
(NLP)
Laboratory
of electronic
and multimedia
applications
(LEMMA)
Laboratory
for parallel
and distributed
systems
(Paradise)
Laboratory
of advanced
networking
technologies
(Sitola)
Adaptive learning
research group
(Adaptive learning)
Laboratory of formal
methods, logic,
and algorithms
(Formela)
Laboratory
of Service Systems
(SeSLab)
Laboratory
of dialogue systems
(LSD)
Human-centered computing and HCI
User models
Pelánek (Adaptive Learning)
Interactive systems and tools
Přenosil (EmLab)
HCI design and evaluation methods
Pelánek (Adaptive Learning)
Liarokapis, Chmelík (HCILAB)
Virtual and mixed/augmented reality
Liarokapis, Chmelík, Sochor (HCILAB)
Přenosil (EmLab)
Visualization
Kozlíková, Chmelík (HCILAB), Ošlejšek (Lasaris)
Přenosil (EmLab)
Interaction devices
Liarokapis, Chmelík (HCILAB), Přenosil (EmLab)
Ubiquitous and mobile computing
Matyáš, Švenda (CRoCS), Ge (SeSLab)
Web-based and collaborative interaction
Ošlejšek (Lasaris), Přenosil (EmLab)
Accessibility
Kopeček, Ošlejšek, Plhák (LSD)
Collaborative and social computing
Walletzký, Ge (SeSLab)
Computer graphics
Image processing and analysis
Kozubek, Pavel Matula, Petr Matula, Svoboda,
Ulman (CBIA)
Rendering, algorithms and structures
Sochor, Kozlíková, Chmelík (HCILAB)
Virtual reality
Liarokapis, Chmelík, Sochor (HCILAB)
Artificial intelligence
Planning and scheduling, Constraint programming
Rudová (Sitola), Černá (Paradise)
Control methods, Robotic planning
Černá (Paradise)
Knowledge representation and reasoning
Popelínský (KD group), Pala, Horák (NLP)
Sojka (LEMMA/NLP)
Natural language processing
Pala, Horák (NLP), Popelínský (KD group)
Sojka (LEMMA/NLP)
Search methodologies, metaheuristics
Rudová (Sitola)
Distributed artificial intelligence
Kučera, Brázdil, Řehák (Formela)
Multi-agent systems, Intelligent agents, Mobile agents
Kučera, Brázdil, Řehák (Formela)
Computer vision
Kozubek, Pavel Matula, Petr Matula, Svoboda,
Ulman (CBIA)
Anomaly detection, Logical and relational learning
Popelínský (KD group)
Machine learning approaches
Pala, Horák (NLP), Popelínský (KD group)
Sojka (LEMMA/GAIT)
Software and its engineering
Formal methods—Model checking
Barnat, Brim (Paradise), Strejček (Formela)
Software verification and validation
Barnat, Brim (Paradise), Strejček (Formela)
Software Architectures
Bühnová (Lasaris)
Software system structures
Zezula, Dohnal (DISA)
Requirements analysis
Rossi (Lasaris)
Software development methods
Pitner, Bühnová, Ošlejšek, Rossi (Lasaris)
Cross-computing tools and techniques—Metrics
Rossi (Lasaris)
Applied computing
Enterprise architectures, Enterprise modeling
Pitner (Lasaris), Ge (SesLab)
Computational biology—Biomedical imaging
Kozubek, Pavel Matula, Petr Matula, Maška,
Svoboda, Ulman (CBIA)
Computational biology—Molecular structural biology,
Computational proteomics
Kozlíková (HCILAB)
Systems biology
Brim, Šafránek (SYBILA)
Bioinformatics, Computational biology
Lexa
Education—Interactive learning environments
Pelánek (Adaptive Learning)
Education—Computer-assisted instruction
Pelánek (Adaptive Learning)
Arts and humanities—Language translation
Pala, Horák (NLP)
Arts and humanities—Fine arts, Media arts
Lukášová, Kozlíková (AGD+M)
Document management and text processing
Pala, Horák (NLP), Sojka (LEMMA)
Electronic commerce
Walletzký (SeSLab)
Operations research—Consumer products, industry
and manufacturing
Walletzký, Ge (SesLab)
Operations research—Decision analysis
Rudová (Sitola)
Information systems
Information retrieval
Zezula, Dohnal (DISA), Pala, Horák (NLP)
Sojka (LEMMA)
Information systems applications
Zezula, Dohnal (DISA), Sojka (LEMMA)
Data management systems
Zezula, Dohnal (DISA), Ge (SeSLab)
Digital libraries and archives
Sojka (LEMMA)
Data mining
Popelínský (KD group), Pelánek (Adaptive Learning)
Rossi (Lasaris)
Web searching and information discovery, Web mining
Pala, Horák, Rychlý (NLP), Zezula (DISA), Sojka (LEMMA)
Web data description languages
Pala, Horák, Rychlý (NLP)
Kopeček, Ošlejšek, Plhák (LSD)
Enterprise information systems
Walletzký (SeSLab)
Networks
Network performance evaluation
Matyska (Sitola)
Programmable networks
Matyska, Rudová (Sitola)
Network monitoring
Pitner (Lasaris)
Network security
Matyáš (CRoCS)
Computer systems organization
Grid computing, Cloud computing
Matyska, Rudová (Sitola), Bühnová, Gešvindr (Lasaris)
Sensor networks
Matyáš, Švenda (CRoCS), Pitner, Bühnová (Lasaris)
Architectures
Pitner, Bühnová, Ošlejšek (Lasaris)
Real-time systems, Embedded and cyber-physical systems
Přenosil, Matěj (EmLab), Pitner, Bühnová (Lasaris)
Dependable and fault-tolerant systems and networks
Přenosil, Matěj (EmLab), Bühnová, Chren (Lasaris)
Hardware
Design and architecture of digital systems
Přenosil, Matěj (EmLab)
Safety of hardware
Přenosil, Matěj (EmLab)
Modelling of hardware structures
Matěj (EmLab)
Energy distribution, Smart grid
Pitner, Bühnová (Lasaris), Rudová (Sitola)
Theory of computing
Logic and verification, Modal and temporal logics
Kučera, Brázdil, Strejček, Řehák (Formela)
Logic, Finite model theory
Kučera, Brázdil, Hliněný, Blumensath,
Obdržálek (Formela)
Program analysis and verification
Křetínský, Strejček (Formela)
Barnat, Brim, Černá (Paradise)
Formal languages and automata theory
Strejček, Blumensath, Křetínský, Řehák (Formela)
Higher order logic, Automated reasoning
Horák (NLP)
Algorithmic game theory
Kučera, Brázdil, Řehák (Formela)
Machine learning theory
Popelínský (KD group), Brázdil (Formela)
Pelánek (Adaptive Learning)
Quantum computation theory
Bouda, Gruska (QICZ)
Randomness, geometry and discrete structures
Bouda (QICZ)
Hliněný, Kučera, Brázdil, Řehák (Formela)
Cryptography, Information theory
Bouda (QICZ)
Computational complexity, classes and reductions
Hliněný, Obdržálek (Formela)
Design and analysis of algorithms
Hliněný, Obdržálek, Řehák (Formela)
Zezula, Dohnal (DISA), Rudová (Sitola)
Discrete mathematics, Graph theory
Hliněný, Obdržálek (Formela)
Mathematical optimization, Integer programming
Rudová (Sitola)
Security and privacy
Security services
Matyáš, Švenda (CRoCS)
Systems security
Matyáš, Švenda (CRoCS)
Security in hardware
Matyáš, Švenda (CRoCS), Matěj, Přenosil (EmLab)
Network security
Matyáš (CRoCS), Přenosil (EmLab)
Software and application security
Matyáš, Švenda (CRoCS)
Human and societal aspects of security and privacy
Matyáš (CRoCS)
Cryptography
Matyáš, Švenda (CRoCS), Bouda, Gruska (QICZ)
Quantum communication and cryptography
Bouda, Gruska (QICZ)
Map of FI MU Research Directions
Content
Formal Methods
Laboratory for Parallel and Distributed Systems page 10
Laboratory of Formal Methods, Logic, and Algorithms page 11
Systems Biology Laboratory page 12
Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Processing Centre page 13
Knowledge Discovery Group page 14
Adaptive Learning Research Group page 15
Computer Graphics and Image Processing
Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis page 16
Human Computer Interaction Laboratory page 17
Studio of Graphic Design and Multimedia page 18
Security and Embedded Systems
Centre for Research on Cryptography and Security page 19
Laboratory of Quantum Information Processing and Cryptography page 20
Design and Architecture of Digital Systems Laboratory page 21
Data Management
Laboratory of Data Intensive Systems and Applications page 22
Laboratory of Electronic and Multimedia Applications page 23
Large Scale Distributed Systems and Networks
Laboratory of Advanced Networking Technologies page 24
Enterprise Systems and Services
Laboratory of Service Systems page 25
Laboratory of Software Architectures and Information Systems page 26
CERIT Science Park page 27
Association of Industrial Partners page 28
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS
MASARYK UNIVERSITY
Research Areas and Laboratories
Research Areas and Laboratories
Formal Methods
Laboratory of Formal Methods, Logic, and Algorithms
Contact: prof. RNDr. Antonín Kučera, Ph.D.
Website: formela.fi.muni.cz
The Laboratory of Formal Methods, Logic, and Algorithms (Formela)
focuses on cutting-edge research in formal methods, logic, and discrete
mathematical structures in computer science. The major long-term research
priorities include probabilistic systems and their game-theoretic extensions,
program analysis, structural and topological graph theory, and logic and
parameterized complexity. Students are encouraged to participate in the
research programme of the laboratory while they are still in their bachelor’s and
master’s programmes. Laboratory members organize several problem-oriented
seminars and offer individual supervision to talented students.
Laboratory of Formal Methods, Logic, and Algorithms
Research Areas and Laboratories
Formal Methods
Laboratory for Parallel and Distributed Systems
Laboratory for Parallel and Distributed Systems
Contact: prof. RNDr. Jiří Barnat, Ph.D.
Website: paradise.fi.muni.cz
The Laboratory for Parallel and Distributed Systems (ParaDiSe) targets
intensified basic and applied research into concurrent, parallel, and distributed
systems. The mainspring of research at ParaDiSe is the application of theories
that underlie, or should in future underlie, the specification, modelling,
analysis, and verification of these systems. The current focus is on techniques
and tools for automated verification of large concurrent systems.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Processing Centre
Natural Language Processing Centre
Contact: prof. PhDr. Karel Pala, CSc., doc. RNDr. Aleš Horák, Ph.D.
Website: nlp.fi.muni.cz
The Natural Language Processing Centre at the Faculty of Informatics,
Masaryk University, conducts theoretical and applied research in the
following areas: analysis of written texts at all levels—morphological,
syntactic, and semantic; corpus management and lexical databases;
semantic representation of natural language expressions; semantic web,
ontologies, knowledge representation and reasoning; applications of
machine learning techniques to text processing; dialog representation
and management; synthesis and recognition of speech (spoken Czech).
In addition to its research objectives, the NLP Centre targets training
for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the interdisciplinary
specialization of “language engineering”.
Systems Biology Laboratory
Contact: prof. RNDr. Luboš Brim, CSc.
Website: sybila.fi.muni.cz
The Systems Biology Laboratory (SYBILA) offers a challenging,
multi-disciplinary working environment for students who aspire to be
at the forefront of modern computational biology. The long-term research
goal is to develop and apply computational science and technology
to enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying
the behaviour of living systems and to develop scalable methods and tools
for the modelling and computerized analysis of large and complex biological
systems. Recent advances in systems biology, scientific computing,
and the mathematical modelling of biological processes have started
to fundamentally impact the way we approach drug discovery,
improve diagnosis and therapy, prevent various diseases, and produce
emissions-neutral biofuels.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Formal Methods
Systems Biology Laboratory
Research Areas and Laboratories
Artificial Intelligence
Adaptive Learning Research Group
Adaptive Learning Research Group
Contact: doc. Mgr. Radek Pelánek, Ph.D.
Website: fi.muni.cz/adaptivelearning
Adaptive learning systems are computer applications that adapt to the
knowledge of individual students. Our research group deals with both
the practical development of such systems and with the theoretical research
that supports it. Example systems include Slepé Mapy (geography), Anatom
(anatomy), Umíme Česky and Umíme Anglicky (language learning). Adaptive
behaviour is based on mathematical models of knowledge and uses machine
learning techniques. Participation in the activities of the research group
may take many different forms, ranging from theoretical research into the
properties of statistical models to the development of educational applications
using JavaScript. The results of this work often have an immediate impact on
thousands of users.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Artificial Intelligence
Knowledge Discovery Group
Knowledge Discovery Group
Contact: doc. RNDr. Lubomír Popelínský, Ph.D.
Website: fi.muni.cz/kd
The main research areas of the Knowledge Discovery Group are anomaly
detection and graph mining. The group also focuses on pre-processing
methods for data mining, including deep learning and frequent patterns
as new features, as well as on text mining—particularly text summarization
and the detection of anomalous documents. Collaboration with industry
and the public sector is emphasized. Members of the group teach most
courses on machine learning and data mining, including natural language
learning and text mining.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Computer Graphics and Image Processing
Human Computer Interaction Laboratory
Human Computer Interaction Laboratory
Contact: Mgr. Jiří Chmelík, Ph.D., prof. Ing. Jiří Sochor, CSc.
Website: hci.fi.muni.cz
The research focus of our group is on various aspects of human-computer
interaction, including augmented and virtual environments, scientific
visualization, brain-computer interaction, procedural modelling, and serious
games. Members of the group participate in several long-term, multidisciplinary
projects in collaboration with research groups in areas as diverse as anthropology,
archaeology, cartography, chemistry, and psychology.
The laboratory itself is equipped with state-of-the-art hardware, including
a motion capture system, 3D projection system, haptic devices, head-mounted
displays, brain-computer interfaces, and 3D printers. It’s open to both
undergraduate and graduate students and allows them to gain knowledge
and practical experience in modern HCI methods and technologies.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Computer Graphics and Image Processing
Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis
Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis
Contact: prof. RNDr. Michal Kozubek, Ph.D.
Website: cbia.fi.muni.cz
The Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis (CBIA) is a well-established
interdisciplinary research unit whose primary focus is on developing
and benchmarking algorithms for the analysis and synthesis of cell
microscopy image data. A secondary focus is the analysis of biomedical
image data produced by other imaging instruments and the use of computers
in optimizing and automating the image acquisition process. CBIA brings
together experts not only from computer science, mathematics, and physics,
but also from biology and medicine. Our ultimate goal is to describe the
spatiotemporal behaviour of cells and how it changes in carcinogenesis,
knowledge which is crucial for diagnostics and therapy. To this end, our
main immediate goals centre on developing reliable, ideally automatic cell
segmentation, quantification, and tracking algorithms.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Security and Embedded Systems
Centre for Research on Cryptography and Security
Centre for Research on Cryptography and Security
Contact: prof. RNDr. Vašek Matyáš, M.Sc.,Ph.D.
Website: crocs.fi.muni.cz
CRoCS enables students to gain practical experience with current security
and crypto solutions and technologies. The main areas of interest are user
and data authentication based on various methodologies—cryptography,
biometrics, the secure use of smartcards and crypto methods using smartcards,
crypto methods in wireless sensor networks, and uses of crypto in creating
and operating secure systems. Our goal is to create an environment that lets
students gain hands-on experience with the available technical solutions
and allows them to explore various types of attacks in lab courses or in their
theses. CRoCS laboratory is open to students working within FI industrial
partnership framework or on projects carried out in cooperation with
governmental entities.
Studio of Graphic Design and Multimedia
Contact: MgA. Helena Lukášová, ArtD.
Website: agdm.fi.muni.cz
The Studio of Graphic Design and Multimedia (AGD+M) offers
an education in graphic design and related disciplines. The major
focus of AGD+M is digital media, which has now gained dominance
over print media. Digital and print both follow the same graphic
design rules, but digital technologies have opened up a host of
new possibilities for communicating with consumers. That means
student assignments can be interpreted in new ways and using varied
approaches. Students’ knowledge of informatics and programming
is a great advantage. AGD+M promotes interdisciplinarity through
such themes as generative design, the creation of interactive media
applications, animation, video, 3D digital modelling and 3D printing,
e-publishing, web design, font development, computer games,
and interactive information design.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Computer Graphics and Image Processing
Studio of Graphic Design and Multimedia
Research Areas and Laboratories
Security and Embedded Systems
Design and Architecture of Digital Systems Laboratory
Design and Architecture of Digital Systems Laboratory
Contact: prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc.
Website: embedded.fi.muni.cz
Our laboratory is outfitted with the SW, HW, and equipment used to develop digital
systems. This provides students with the opportunity to learn how electronic systems
are designed, including the use of development tools and resources. They gain
knowledge specific to working with programmable structures. Laboratory activities
provide a balanced grounding in theory, along with practical skills used in the design,
implementation, analysis, testing, and operation of embedded systems. Integral to the
student’s education is experience working on a project with a small team. The project
explores experimental solutions and prototypes for practical problems of interest that
are prompted by the faculty’s research or from collaborative activities with potential
future employers.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Security and Embedded Systems
Laboratory of Quantum Information Processing and Cryptography
Laboratory of Quantum Information Processing
and Cryptography
Contact: prof. RNDr. Jozef Gruska, DrSc.
Website: qicz.fi.muni.cz
The Laboratory of Quantum Information Processing and Cryptography
is focused on the information aspects of quantum information
processing, especially on quantum cryptography, the theory of
information, quantum communication, and algorithms. The laboratory
is also involved in theoretical aspects of cryptography, particularly using
the theory of information to solve security problems.
data
systems
intelligence
biologydiscovery
active
criminology
media
mining
management
control
computing
web
electronic
procesing
classification
biometric
brain
semantic
Research Areas and Laboratories
Data Management
Laboratory of Electronic and Multimedia Applications
Contact: doc. RNDr. Petr Sojka, Ph.D.
Website: lemma.fi.muni.cz, mir.fi.muni.cz, gait.fi.muni.cz
The Laboratory of Electronic and Multimedia Applications (LEMMA)
develops applications and technologies for processing big collections
of data (mostly documents for digital libraries), including the production
and post-production of films. These new technologies are intended mainly
(but not exclusively) for free-to-use software. LEMMA is a playground
where research is currently being done in three areas:
– Information Retrieval: the representation, similarity and indexing of STEM
documents for digital libraries and plagiarism detection
– Machine learning methods for high-dimensional data—gait recognition
– Multimedia production
Research in the laboratory is highly multidisciplinary and application-driven.
The laboratory cooperates with NLP Centre (text processing), DISA (gait
and multimedia indexing), Sitola (video), AGD+M and HCI (animations,
graphics, interaction design) laboratories.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Data Management
Laboratory of Data Intensive Systems and Applications
Laboratory of Data Intensive Systems and Applications
Contact: prof. Ing. Pavel Zezula, CSc.
Website: disa.fi.muni.cz
In the Laboratory of Data Intensive Systems and Applications (DISA), we study
and develop modern techniques for effective and efficient data management.
We focus mainly on the problems of big data indexing and similarity-based
searching. We develop techniques for the traditional client-server approach,
as well as for modern distributed and cloud-computing infrastructures. The results
are presented in several publicly available prototype applications that demonstrate
various multimedia processing approaches. Laboratory members participate
in national and international research projects, and we also cooperate with several
industrial partners. The laboratory is open to students at any level, and we are
always looking for new members willing to participate in a wide range of research
and development tasks.
Laboratory of Electronic
and Multimedia Applications
Research Areas and Laboratories
Large Scale Distributed Systems and Networks
Laboratory of Advanced Networking Technologies
Laboratory of Advanced Networking Technologies
Contact: prof. RNDr. Luděk Matyska, CSc.
Website: sitola.fi.muni.cz
The Laboratory of Advanced Networking Technologies is a research laboratory
specialising in advanced network protocols and applications requiring
high-speed networks. The laboratory is the result of a joint effort by the Faculty
of Informatics, the Institute of Computer Science of Masaryk University,
and CESNET, a non-profit organisation responsible for the national research
and education network and its applications. The laboratory is equipped
with state-of-the-art visualisation facilities, including a 3D projection system,
several 2D projection systems, and audio equipment, all interconnected by
a network-accessible programmable switcher. These facilities have enabled
the lab to become the first Czech Access Grid point.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Enterprise Systems and Services
Laboratory of Service Systems
Laboratory of Service Systems
Contact: Ing. Leonard Walletzký, Ph.D.
Website: seslab.fi.muni.cz
Nowadays, innovative solutions such as Smart City, Industry 4.0, Service
Complexity, Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics or Digital Service are
becoming more prominent in everyday life. The Laboratory of Service System
(SesLab) conducts its research on new approaches, models, platforms related
to these concepts. We also explore practical usage of modern technologies
to be able to recommend the best practices in service design. We are
an enthusiastic and growing team who attempts to tackle the research
challenges from multidisciplinary domains named above. Our practical
implementations include the design of information system applications
with the specific focus on Enterprise Resource Planning systems provided
as a service. In our research, we often focus on the communication
to the users and customers of such systems. By using advanced managerial,
marketing and operational research methods we aim to bring an optimized
utility and value.
Contact: doc. RNDr. Tomáš Pitner, Ph.D.
Website: lasaris.fi.muni.cz
The Laboratory of Software Architectures and Information Systems (Lasaris)
primarily investigates software architectures and the security and reliability
aspects of computer systems and critical infrastructures, namely smart grids.
The lab explores the design and development of information systems
and services, system implementation, and relevant software technologies,
including enterprise and mobile platforms.
The lab is very active in teaching and supervision of graduation theses.
Students at all levels (bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D.) are involved in most
projects.
Lasaris collaborates with CERIT Science Park, Czech Cybercrime Center
of Excellence, and numerous industrial partners, as well as with renowned
universities and research institutions abroad like the University of Vienna.
Research Areas and Laboratories
Enterprise Systems and Services
Laboratory of Software Architectures and Information Systems
Laboratory of Software Architectures
and Information Systems
CERIT Science Park
Creativity / Security / Partnership
CERIT Science Park is a scientific and technical park and a business
incubator of Masaryk University. The park is run by Faculty of Informatics
and it is also located on its premises.
The interconnection of the university and corporate environments
at a single location brings into being a unique ecosystem, enabling:
– Dynamic collaboration between the university and companies in key areas
(mobile and data network security, the security of energy facilities and
other critical infrastructure, institutional and public protection against
cyber attacks, and other areas).
– The rapid transfer of research and development outcomes from the
university to practice.
– An environment to be systematically built and supported that encourages
creativity, innovation and unique IT.
– Daily contact by students with the business environment while they
study, giving them an advantage in the labour market and expanding the
exchange of knowledge between the university and the corporate world.
CERIT Science Park was launched in September 2014. The total space in the
park available for use by the corporate sector is 2 200 m2
, with the capacity
for up to 20 companies.
CERIT Science Park
Association of Industrial Partners
The Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University (FI MU) established the
Association of Industrial Partners of FI MU (AIP) in 2007 to strengthen
cooperation between the university and industry.
Major AIP activities include:
– Day with Industrial Partners: A regular all-day event popular with students
and companies that facilitates direct contact between FI MU students
and AIP companies. The companies give presentations; individual
discussions then follow in booths.
– Competition for talented students: A competition that targets students
in the 2nd
or 3rd
semester of the bachelor’s programme. The finalists
are offered positions as student researchers in FI MU labs with scholarship
support. In 2016, participating companies included CEPIA Technologies,
Red Hat Czech, AHEAD iTec, Trusted Network Solutions, Y Soft, Mycroft
Mind, Lexical Computing, and Kentico Software.
– Cooperation on the supervision of final theses: More than 110 theses
successfully defended in 2016 involved cooperation with industrial
partners—an excellent indicator of the extent to which collaboration
takes place between FI MU and AIP partners.
– Participation by industry experts in teaching—from individual lectures
and seminars to entire courses.
– Ph.D. positions sponsored by companies: Initial contracts were signed
with Red Hat Czech, Y Soft Corporation, and Lexical Computing in 2016.
– Various other opportunities for students, including competitions,
internships, job offers, student workshops, and conferences.
Association of Industrial Partners
Contacts
Faculty of Informatics MU, Botanická 68a,
602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Tel.: +420 549 491 810
Fax: +420 549 491 820
E-mail: info@fi.muni.cz
Website: fi.muni.cz
Social websites
Facebook: @FI.MUNI.cz, @studuj.fi.muni.cz
Twitter: @FI_MUNI
Instagram: @fi_muni
Office for Studies
E-mail: studijni@fi.muni.cz (preferred contact)
Tel.: +420 549 491 818
Fax: +420 549 491 820
Study Catalogue website: fi.muni.cz/katalog
Texts by Radek Ošlejšek and heads of research groups
Editors: Petr Sojka, Tomáš Kučera, Monika Slezáková
and Petra Kalábová
Photographs by Marek Augustin and Petr Žemla
Graphic design by Jana Malíková
Published by Masaryk University, Žerotínovo nám. 617/9,
601 77 Brno, CZ
1st
edition, 2017
© 2017 Masarykova univerzita
ISBN 978-80-210-8713-2