Projects / Programmes
Računsko intenzivne metode v teoretičnem računalništvu, diskretni matematiki, kombinatorični optimizaciji ter numerični analizi in algebri z uporabo v naravoslovju in družboslovju (Slovene)
January 1, 2009
- December 31, 2014
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 1.07.00 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Computer intensive methods and applications |
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| 1.01.00 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Mathematics |
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| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 1.01 |
Natural Sciences |
Mathematics |
Researchers (38)
Organisations (3)
Significance for science
Results of our work in the previous research period show a tight interconnection of our research group into the worldwide research. We publish our papers in the most influential scientific journals in many research areas, participate in the most important specialized international conferences, visit important foreign universities and scientific institutes, collaborate in international research and applicative projects. Additionally, we have organized international scientific events. We work on various interdisciplinary projects: with a group for analyzing social networks at FDV, Ljubljana, group for computer vision at FRI, Ljubljana, Institute of biophysics at MF, Ljubljana, Institute of chemistry, and Primorska institute for natural sciences and technology of Primorska University. Our work yields important results in applications of computationally intensive methods in theoretical computer science, analysis of large networks, symbolic computations, problems in graph theory, numerical analysis and linear algebra, computer aided geometric design, combinatorial optimization, chemistry and bio-informatics. Many results have not only theoretical value, but can be applied in practice. We use this in transfer of knowledge from the scientific world into industry. For users outside scientific community the methodology of problem solving, mathematical modeling and design of computer algorithms and their implementation are of particular importance. We collaborate in technological development with some of the leading Slovenian companies (Gorenje, Mobitel, Iskratel). Also the human resources and their development are important. We enable our junior researchers connections with leading international researchers and teach them to become an important part of the scientific community. Our results can be easily empirically verified by the number of our papers and citations of our work.
Significance for the country
New algorithms and their implementations in symbolic computation and discrete and numerical mathematics enhance the efficiency and computing power of software tools in almost all areas of science and technology. The main impact of our research program on Slovenia can be divided into two groups: 1. The development of the human potential Our young researchers get the knowledge of the state-of-the-art in their respective fields. Some of them study abroad and work with the leading international authorities. All this will intensify international scientific cooperation and will help ensure a solid foundation and continued high standards of achievement in Slovenian science in the future. 2. Applications and cooperation with potential users outside of the research community Several members of our research programme collaborate in different applied projects in which they use in concrete situations the knowledge obtained in their fundamental research in the programme. Some of our researchers continue their careers outside of academia and transfer their acquired knowledge and skills (especially the problem-solving methodologies, but also their programming skills) to their working environment, thus intensifying the bonds between academia and the rest of society. Examples of our collaboration with different firms and institutions are Abelium, Arctur, Epilog, GoOpti, XLab, Hruška, Luka Koper, Petrol, iii-Oliva, Splošna Bolnišnica Izola, and others. In spite of administrative difficulties, we try to include in our activity also top researchers from the industry. Group members have contributed new approaches to the analysis of large networks that can be directly employed in public administration and in other areas. Our projects in the area of e-learning will simplify the preparation of integral learning programs incorporating information-communication technologies and media and will thus contribute to their wider accessibility and also to improvement of computer literacy in general. The know-how developed in our research programme is nowadays highly appreciated in global economy. Since the slovenian economy is involved in international activities it is extremely important that such knowledge is available to our companies, enhancing a faster and a more successful development.
Most important scientific results
Annual report
2009,
2010,
2011,
2012,
2013,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Annual report
2009,
2010,
2011,
2012,
2013,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
