Marko Tkalcic

Marko Tkalcic is a Professor affiliated with the University of Primorska, Slovenia, with a former affiliation at the Free University of Bolzano/Bozen, Italy. His research focuses on recommender systems, user modeling, and affective computing, particularly in the context of music, multimedia, and human-computer interaction. He has contributed to over 118 publications since 2008, spanning journals, conferences, and workshops. His work emphasizes ethical AI, transparency in adaptive systems, and the integration of psychological theories into computational models.

Key research areas include hybrid music recommendation systems, emotion and personality-driven recommendations, and the societal impact of AI. Tkalcic has organized and chaired multiple workshops, including HUMANIZE (Transparency in Adaptive Systems) and EMPIRE (Emotions and Personality in Personalized Systems). His recent studies explore eudaimonic/hedonic characteristics in media content and the prediction of user preferences using machine learning.

He collaborates extensively with institutions like the University of Trento, TU Wien, and Tilburg University, reflecting his global academic network. Tkalcic’s publications address challenges in algorithmic fairness, user-centric design, and interdisciplinary applications of recommendation technologies. His work bridges computational methods with cognitive and social sciences, aiming to enhance human-centered digital experiences.