Science and Research
Reseach Teams
As part of its scientific activities, Unicorn University hosts research teams working in areas related to its core fields of study. These teams meet regularly and carry out their work primarily through scientific research projects. The results of these projects can be found on a dedicated page showcasing Selected publications.
Applicability of AI Methods in Complex Data Tasks
As part of its scientific activities, Unicorn University hosts research teams working in areas related to its core fields of study. These teams meet regularly and carry out their work primarily through scientific research projects. The results of these projects can be found on a dedicated page showcasing selected publications.
- Head of Team:
- doc. Ing. David Hartman, Ph.D.
- Team Members
- prof. RNDr. Ing. Michal Černý, Ph.D.
- RNDr. Mgr. Jaroslav Horáček Ph.D.
- Ing. Karel Šafr, Ph.D.
- Ing. Ondřej Sokol, Ph.D.
- Ing. Ludmila Petkovová, Ph.D.
- Mgr. Václav Alt, Ph.D.
- Overview
- The team focuses on research into methods based on artificial intelligence and machine learning for tasks involving data of a complex nature. Examples include energy data combining technological, physical and external factors such as weather, or data from social and computer networks with non-trivial connectivity structures.
- Projects
- • TS01020123 – Project title: Optimalizace energetického portfolia pro zvýšení využitelnosti obnovitelných zdrojů (Optimisation of the energy portfolio to increase the usability of renewable resources) Provider: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR) Project duration: 2024–2026
- TK05020142 – Project title: Využití neuronových sítí pro realtime predikci variabilní baseline u energetických zařízení na vn, nn napěťových hladinách (Use of neural networks for real-time prediction of variable baselines in medium- and low-voltage energy systems) Provider: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR) Project duration: 2023–2025
Student Analytics and its Enhancement through AI Methods
- Head of Team
- Ing. Ludmila Petkovová, Ph.D.
- Team Members
- doc. Ing. David Hartman, Ph.D.
- doc. George Feuerlicht, Ph.D.
- Ing. Marek Beránek, Ph.D.
- Ing. Jana Švejdová, Ph.D.
- Ing. Michal Mirvald, Ph.D.
- Ing. Martina Rasl, Ph.D.
- Overview
- This research team analyses data generated by higher education study systems, with a focus on institutions using e-learning tools. Examples include the analysis of online tests, the characterisation of online study behaviour, and the detection of specific progress through studies.
- Projekty
- TQ01000538 – Project title: Sociální a motivační faktory studia a jejich vliv na studijní výsledky v terciárním vzdělávání se zaměřením na technické obory (Social and motivational factors of study and their impact on learning outcomes in tertiary education with a focus on technical fields)
Provider: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR)
Project duration: 2023–2025
- TQ01000538 – Project title: Sociální a motivační faktory studia a jejich vliv na studijní výsledky v terciárním vzdělávání se zaměřením na technické obory (Social and motivational factors of study and their impact on learning outcomes in tertiary education with a focus on technical fields)
Modern Software Development
- Head of Team
- doc. George Feuerlicht, Ph.D.
- Team Members
- Ing. Marek Beránek, Ph.D.
- Ing. Vladimír Kovář, Ph.D.
- Ing. Michal Kökörčený, Ph.D.
- Ing. Pavel Bory
- Overview
- The research group focuses on the study of methods for creating software products that address the challenges of modern software solutions. Examples include the processing of large and complex data sets in database systems or specific software module architectures designed to meet current market demands.
- Projects
- Development of a product database for the ATLAS detector at CERN. Subcontracted subproject of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports – LM 2015058.
Economics and Econometric Methods in Sparse and Complex Data Situations
- Head of Team
- prof. Ing. Jan Čadil, Ph.D.
- Team Members
- doc. Ing. Jaroslav Sixta, Ph.D.
- Ing. Zdeněk Pikhart, Ph.D.
- Ing. Michal Brožka, Ph.D.
- Ing. Martina Sixtová, Ph.D.
- Ing. Jarmila Zouharová, Ph.D.
- Ing. Petr Hájek, Ph.D.
- Ing. Michal Mirvald, Ph.D.
- Ing. Jindřich Čadík
- Overview
- The group focuses on data analysis in the fields of economics and social sciences, characterised by sparse data structures and complex interdependencies. Examples include methods for evaluating the effects of public support by comparing affected groups, or analyses of the economic impacts of the Covid pandemic.
- Projects
- TB94TACR001 – Project title: Hodnocení efektivity programů veřejné podpory ve výzkumu (Evaluation of the effectiveness of public support programmes in research)
Provider: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR)
Project duration: 2014–2016 - TS01020123 – Project title: Optimalizace energetického portfolia pro zvýšení využitelnosti obnovitelných zdrojů (Optimisation of the energy portfolio to increase the usability of renewable resources) Provider: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR) Project duration: 2024–2026
- TB94TACR001 – Project title: Hodnocení efektivity programů veřejné podpory ve výzkumu (Evaluation of the effectiveness of public support programmes in research)
Data Analysis and AI in the Social Sciences
- Head of Team
- RNDr. Mgr. Jaroslav Horáček Ph.D. - multiagentní modelování, sociologie
- Team Members
- doc. Ing. David Hartman, Ph.D. - analýza sociálních sítí, strojové učení
- Ing. Ludmila Petkovová, Ph.D - datová analýza, pedagogika
- Ing. Martina Rasl, Ph.D. - historické metody, zpracování dat
- Mgr. Ing. Zuzana Boháčová - psychologie, management
- Ing. Hana Flusková - vizualizace a interpretace dat
- Overview
- This interdisciplinary research group focuses on studying the dynamics and explanation of social phenomena. The research combines insights and approaches from the social sciences with computational tools such as multi-agent modelling, social network analysis and machine learning.
