Igor Krčmar

Prof. Igor Krčmar is a full professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Banja Luka, specializing in Automation and Robotics. He holds a position in the Department of Automation and teaches courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on control systems, neural networks, electrical drives, and adaptive control methodologies. He has authored several textbooks including Upravljanje u realnom vremenu (Real-Time Control) and Senzori i Aktuatori (Sensors and Actuators).

His recent work emphasizes sensorless motor control, PI controller optimization for industrial systems, and machine learning applications in occupancy estimation. Over 25 years, he has published extensively in journals like IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics and conferences such as INFOTEH-JAHORINA and IcETRAN. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in industrial automation and energy efficiency.

Key contributions include:

• Development of discrete rotor flux estimators for high-speed drives
• Adaptive neural control algorithms for nonlinear systems
• Integration of fuzzy logic with hydrodynamic process control
• Optimization of PMSM drives for energy efficiency

He collaborates internationally on EU-funded projects and serves on editorial boards of electrical engineering journals.