Young researchers Erik Kučera, Oto Haffner, Martin Pajpach, and PhD students Dominik Janecký, Zuzana Záňová, and Ľuboš Galandák from the Department of Automation, Measurement, and Applied Informatics (ÚAMT) proudly represented our faculty at the 2nd International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Network Systems, held under the auspices of IEEE. The prestigious conference took place on November 28–29, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an acceptance rate of less than 25%—highlighting the significance of the event.
Martin Pajpach earned the Best Paper Award for his outstanding contribution in his section. He presented the paper titled "ARValidat - Application for Checking the Status of CAD Assemblies in AR," which stemmed from Dušan Vojtko’s bachelor thesis under Martin’s supervision. The ARValidat application offers an innovative approach to visualizing CAD assemblies in augmented reality (AR), improving collaboration between technicians, engineers, and project managers to identify potential errors in assemblies or components. This achievement demonstrates the impact of even bachelor-level projects in fostering groundbreaking solutions and encourages showcasing their potential to global audiences.
The conference's most accomplished participant was Zuzana Záňová, who not only won the Best Paper Award in her section but also received the Best Paper Award for the Entire Conference. Her research paper, "Proposal of Cyber-Physical System for Real-Time Adaptive Airfoils in Vehicles," forms part of her dissertation work. She explores the innovative use of intelligent materials, specifically Macro Fiber Composite (MFC), in active aerodynamic systems for vehicles. Using advanced simulation techniques like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Zuzana designs adaptive aerodynamic components capable of real-time responsiveness to changing driving conditions. Her interdisciplinary approach—bridging aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and materials science—offers a transformative solution for enhancing both vehicle stability and passenger comfort. This research holds promise for revolutionizing future automotive design and contributes to sustainable mobility advancements.
The event was hosted by BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, the international branch of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani. The institution’s main campus is located in Pilani, Rajasthan, India, and is ranked among the 801st–850th best universities globally according to the QS World University Rankings for 2025.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants and thank them for proudly representing our faculty and university!
