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15/12/2025

📊 When the Analyzer Disagrees

Our latest FrontSeat blog summarizes a scientific seminar by Rastislav Fáber (STU Bratislava) on detecting anomalies in multivariate industrial time-series data. It compares rule-based, data-driven, and model-based approaches using real refinery data, with a focus on practical monitoring.

👉 Read the blog:
https://frontseat.stuba.sk/when-the-analyzer-disagrees-multivariate-anomaly-detection-in-time-series-data/

On December 12, we organized a scientific seminar titled “When the Analyzer Disagrees: Multivariate Anomaly Detection in Time Series Data”. Rastislav Fáber, a PhD student at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, led the Read more

08/10/2025

⚙️ Exploring Intelligent Process Control at the European Researchers’ Night 2025 🤖✨

Our team from the Institute of Information Engineering, Automation, and Mathematics, STU Bratislava, presented how artificial intelligence and digital technologies can transform process automation and decision-making at this year’s European Researchers’ Night in Bratislava 🏛️.

The event offered an excellent opportunity to showcase the outcomes of the FrontSeat Horizon Europe project and to engage the public in the fascinating world of automation, data-driven control, and intelligent systems 🌍💡.

🔗 Read the full article: https://frontseat.stuba.sk/intelligent-process-control-at-the-european-researchers-night-2025/

On Friday, September 26, 2025, the team from the Institute of Information Engineering, Automation, and Mathematics (ÚIAM), Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU), participated in the European Researchers’ Read more

03/10/2025

🔋 Building an Energy Management System from Scratch

At the Final FrontSeat Consortium Meeting at STU, we welcomed Prof. Michal Kvasnica, who delivered an inspiring lecture on the challenges and opportunities in designing energy management systems.

His talk bridged theory and practice, showing that success is not only about advanced algorithms, but also about reliable data, sound economics, and robust IT infrastructure. 💡

👉 Read more in our blog: https://frontseat.stuba.sk/scientific-seminar-highlight-prof-michal-kvasnica-on-energy-management-systems/

As part of the Final FrontSeat Consortium Meeting at STUBA (25–26 September 2025), the scientific program featured an inspiring seminar by Prof. Michal Kvasnica from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. His lecture, entitled Read more

02/10/2025

From September 1 to 5, ACS welcomed students and researchers to the summer school “Optimization-Based Embedded Control Systems”, organized as part of the EU Horizon project FrontSeat. Over five intensive days, participants explored how modern Read more

01/10/2025

🌍 Final FrontSeat Consortium Meeting at STU Bratislava

On September 25–26, 2025, the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava hosted the final consortium meeting of the FrontSeat project. Partners from Slovakia, Italy, and Germany came together to reflect on the project’s progress, discuss future perspectives, and strengthen collaboration.

👉 Read more about the meeting on our blog:
https://frontseat.stuba.sk/final-frontseat-consortium-meeting-at-stuba/

Thank you to all partners for their great cooperation and enthusiasm — we look forward to new challenges ahead! 🚀

On 25–26 September 2025, the FrontSeat Horizon Europe project organized its latest Consortium Meeting at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU). This two-day meeting offered a comprehensive and inspiring program that brought real Read more

19/09/2025

📚 3rd FrontSeat Summer School

From September 1 to 9, RUB hosted the summer school “Optimization-Based Embedded Control Systems” as part of the EU Horizon project FrontSeat. Over five days, participants from ten countries explored how modern optimization and model predictive control (MPC) methods can be applied on real embedded platforms.

The program combined lectures from international experts with hands-on sessions on microcontrollers and industrial PCs, creating a unique learning and networking experience for students and professionals alike.

👉 Read the full blog here
https://frontseat.stuba.sk/summer-school-at-rub-on-optimization-based-embedded-control-systems/

From September 1 to 5, ACS welcomed students and researchers to the summer school “Optimization-Based Embedded Control Systems”, organized as part of the EU Horizon project FrontSeat. Over five intensive days, participants explored how modern Read more

17/09/2025

The second edition of the Publication Digest, prepared by Professor Gabriele Pannocchia, provides an overview of more than 70 publications produced during the project, including journal articles, conference papers, and posters presented at leading events in the field.

The blog also highlights six recent works, showcasing the excellence of our research and the strong collaboration within the consortium and with international partners.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://frontseat.stuba.sk/frontseat-publication-digest-2/

Gabriele Pannocchia August 29, 2025 General overview One of the core activities of the project is to promote excellence in research through scientific publications regarding automatic control methods and applications oriented to smart industries. In Read more

21/08/2025

🌍✈️ FrontSeat at the American Control Conference 2025!

Our colleagues represented the project FrontSeat at the ACC 2025 in Denver, Colorado, one of the leading events in the field of automatic control.

📄 Juraj Holaza (STU Bratislava) presented our work on implicit tube MPC in the MPT+ toolbox.
📄 Martin Klaučo (STU Bratislava & CTU Prague) presented research combining reinforcement learning with nonlinear MPC.

We’re proud to see FrontSeat results showcased at such a prestigious international conference! 🙌

👉 Read more about our participation on the blog: https://frontseat.stuba.sk/frontseat-at-the-american-control-conference/

The American Control Conference (ACC) 2025 took place on July 8–10, 2025 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, with workshops held on July 7. Organized annually by the American Automatic Control Council (AACC), ACC is Read more…

14/08/2025

🌍🎶 FrontSeat at DYCOPS 2025 in Bratislava!
From cutting-edge research presentations to unforgettable cultural experiences, the 14th IFAC Symposium on Dynamics and Control of Process Systems (DYCOPS 2025) was a perfect blend of science and tradition.

Our consortium members shared their latest results with an international audience and enjoyed a rich social program featuring the 🎻 Technik Chamber Orchestra and 💃 Technik Folklore Ensemble.

Read the full story on our blog 👉 https://frontseat.stuba.sk/ifac-symposium-on-dynamics-and-control-of-process-systems-including-biosystems-2025/

The 14th IFAC Symposium on Dynamics and Control of Process Systems, including Biosystems (DYCOPS 2025) was co-organized by the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava and took place on June 16–19, 2025, at the Radisson Read more…

07/07/2025

✨ FrontSeat at ChemShow 2025 ✨

On June 25, we opened our doors to curious students and young science enthusiasts! From discovering how AI thinks with Assoc. Prof. Juraj Oravec, to fun hands-on activities about automation and optimization — our booth and labs were buzzing with ideas and inspiration.

Thank you to everyone who visited, asked questions, and explored the world of smart technologies with us. Let’s keep inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔧🌱

🔗 Read more about our day at ChemShow 2025 here:

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology (FCHPT) hosted the annual Chemical Fair—CHEMSHOW 2025, and our Institute of Information Engineering, Automation, and Mathematics (UIAM) was thrilled to be part of Read more…

30/06/2025

🎯 Science, community & collaboration in the Tatras!

Our FrontSeat team was proud to take part in the 25th International Conference on Process Control (PC25) in Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia 🇸🇰.

We co-organized a special session on Model Predictive Control, contributed with numerous talks and posters, and supported the Best Paper by a Female Researcher Award 🏆.

Thank you to all participants for the inspiring discussions and to the organizers for a memorable event!

Read more in our blog: https://frontseat.stuba.sk/ieee-international-conference-on-process-control-2025/

The 25th International Conference on Process Control was organized by the team from STUBA and the Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Control Engineering. The conference was held on June Read more…

25/06/2025

FrontSeat Project Celebrates Excellence in Research and Gender Equality

🎉 The FrontSeat project proudly supported the Best Paper by a Female Researcher Award, promoting gender equality and research excellence!

🏆 Congrats to Ana Martinović (University of Zagreb) for her award-winning work, presented by Prof. Miroslav Fikar (STUBA).

🎤 Ana delivered a Semi-Plenary lecture on “Optimal Control of Hot Oil Preparation for Natural Gas Fractionation” at the IEEE International Conference on Process Control 2025.

Read more in our blog:

https://frontseat.stuba.sk/frontseat-project-celebrates-excellence-in-research-and-gender-equality/

The FrontSeat project proudly supported the Best Paper by a Female Researcher Award granted at the IEEE International Conference on Process Control 2025. Together with the International Program Committee, the organizers of the IEEE International Read more…