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Associate Professor Vinko Lešić is affiliated with the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), specifically within the Department of Control and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on advanced control systems, smart grids, renewable energy integration, IoT applications in agriculture, and optimization algorithms. Notable projects include predictive climate control systems for buildings, precision pest detection using hyperspectral imaging, and energy-efficient street lighting solutions. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and led initiatives like the AgroSPARC project for climate-resilient agriculture. His work bridges theoretical control theory with practical applications in smart cities and sustainable energy systems.
Research interests span Model Predictive Control (MPC), distributed energy management, and machine learning integration with industrial automation. He collaborates on EU-funded projects addressing climate change impacts on agriculture and urban infrastructure. Teaching responsibilities include courses on automation fundamentals and process control, emphasizing hands-on IoT and PLC implementations. Current activities include developing zone climate control living labs and resilient energy management systems for buildings and microgrids.
Publications highlight innovations such as coalitional MPC for building zones, data-driven thermal modeling, and adaptive battery charging for electric vehicles. He advises projects on renewable energy integration and has pioneered sensor-based systems for crop health monitoring. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record and industry collaborations reflect his academic and applied contributions.
