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Martin KrulišView profile

Associate Professor

• High-performance computing
• GPU programming and CUDA optimization
• Parallel algorithms and data structures
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Martin Kruliš is an associate professor in the Department of Distributed and Dependable Systems at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University , Prague, Czech Republic. His primary roles include research, teaching, advising, and leading projects that bridge high-performance computing, GPU programming, and self-adaptive systems. Education: While exact details of his own degrees are not provided, Dr. Kruliš’s extensive publication record and faculty position at Charles University indicate advanced training in computer science with specialization in parallel and distributed computing. Research Interests: High-Performance GPU Computing: Deep investigation into CUDA kernel optimization, memory bandwidth utilization, and workload dispatching for massively parallel accelerators. Self-Adaptive & Self-Optimizing Systems: Designing ensemble-based abstractions that integrate machine-learning estimators to enable runtime adaptation in component architectures. Parallel Algorithms & Data Structures: Development of cache-friendly, SIMD-aware, and GPU-accelerated algorithms for clustering, dimensionality reduction, and similarity search. Software Engineering for Parallelism: Creation of C++ libraries, DSLs (e.g., Bobolang), and educational tools (ReCodEx) that simplify parallel programming and automated evaluation. Publication Trends: Across 2011–2025, Kruliš’s articles reveal a clear trajectory from foundational GPU-accelerated indexing and multimedia retrieval toward sophisticated self-adaptive systems that leverage machine learning. Recent works (2023–2025) increasingly focus on integrating LLMs and neural networks into compiler and runtime optimization loops, reflecting a convergence of AI and systems research. Scientific Awards & Recognition: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text; however, sustained publication in top-tier venues (JPDC, IPDPS, Euro-Par, SEAMS) and active involvement in program committees and tool development indicate strong peer recognition. Teaching & Student Supervision: Teaches Programming in Parallel Environment (NPRG042) , Advanced Programming in Parallel Environment (NPRG058) , Computer Systems (NSWI170) , and Software Projects . Supervises numerous bachelor’s and master’s theses; exact student names are not listed in the text. Labs, Projects & Tools: ReCodEx: A widely used platform for semi-automated evaluation of programming assignments at Charles University. Simdex: A modular simulator of the ReCodEx backend that enables realistic experimentation with self-adaptive job dispatching and machine-learning controllers. Active contributor to open-source repositories on GitHub, focusing on GPU kernels, benchmarking frameworks, and educational tooling.

Michal TöpferView profile

Tutor

• Machine Learning
• Component-based Systems
• Self-adaptive Systems
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Michal Töpfer is a PhD student and academic tutor at the Department of Distributed and Reliable Systems within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University in Prague. Holding the RNDr. degree (Doctor of Natural Sciences), he actively contributes to both teaching and research at the university. His academic affiliations include: Department of Distributed and Reliable Systems (D3S) Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Charles University Dr. Töpfer's research centers on integrating machine learning with software architecture, particularly for self-adaptive and component-based systems. His work develops systematic approaches to incorporate ML capabilities into software architectures, enabling systems that can self-optimize and adapt to changing conditions. He has made significant contributions to the DEECo component model through his ML-DEECo extension and has developed visualization components for the IVIS framework used in IoT applications. His publication trajectory shows increasing focus on leveraging large language models for software engineering tasks and optimizing component-based architectures. The research spans theoretical foundations of component models to practical implementations addressing real-world challenges in distributed systems, with applications in smart farming and Industry 4.0. As an educator, he teaches practical sessions for undergraduate courses including Introduction to Algorithms and Programming 1 during winter semesters and Programming 2 during summer semesters. While he supervises student work, specific advisees are not documented in available sources. He actively contributes to the academic community through organizing the Mathematical Correspondence Seminar (PraSe), the Young Mathematicians Camp, and the Kasiopea programming competition. His technical expertise spans web development, software architecture, machine learning integration, and data visualization.