Máté Szabó is an Assistant Professor at the University of Debrecen , affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics and the Department of Information Technology . His email contact is szabo.mate@inf.unideb.hu . He works in areas such as Machine Learning , Smart Cities , and Mobile Computing . His research spans topics like microservice architecture for ensemble models, Markov modeling of traffic flows, and distributed machine learning on mobile platforms. He has explored neural models for conversational AI and gamification in programming education through Minecraft-based challenges. His work also addresses edge computing and data parallelism in mobile environments. His publications (2016–2024) reflect trends in machine learning deployment on Android platforms smart city traffic analytics gamified educational tools cognitive modeling of numerical understanding microservice-based model integration .
Dr. Tamás Koltai is a Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). He leads the doctoral school's Specialization Group in Production Management. His roles include overseeing academic programs and research in production management, operations research, and efficiency analysis. Education: Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2016) Dr. habil. (2000), Budapest University of Technology and Economics Candidate of Technical Sciences (1987), Hungarian Academy of Sciences M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1983), BME Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Research Interests: Dr. Koltai focuses on production management optimization, including the application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), sensitivity analysis in mathematical models, and the integration of robotics in assembly lines. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., MILP/CP optimization) with practical industrial challenges, particularly in healthcare efficiency and educational management. Notable Awards: IEOM Society Teaching Excellence Award (2021) BME GTK Faculty Memorial Medal (2016) János Susánszki Award (2013) Széchenyi Professorship Scholarship (1999–) Teaching & Leadership: He has held visiting roles at the University of Seville (1990–1992) and the University of Michigan (1988/89). His teaching excellence is recognized through awards and his contributions to business simulation education. His research often collaborates with industry partners to address real-world operational challenges. Labs/Teams: Leads the Production Management Specialization Group and contributes to interdisciplinary teams focusing on manufacturing efficiency and healthcare operations within BME.
Dr. habil. Simon János PhD is an Associate Professor at the University of Szeged's Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Technology. Born on July 27, 1980, he maintains his office at 6724 Szeged, Moszkvai krt. 9. Room F9, with contact number +36-62-546-575. His educational background includes IT engineering and electrical engineering from Technical College of Subotica (1999-2005), Certified Computer Engineering from University of Novi Sad (2005-2008), PhD in Engineering from University of Osijek (2008-2014), and habilitation from Óbuda University Doctoral School of Security Sciences (2020). English (intermediate, complex) Serbian (advanced, complex) Dr. Simon's research focuses on design and programming of Internet of Things environments, hardware and software development of mobile robots and wireless sensor networks, and analysis of Industry 4.0 case studies. His teaching portfolio includes Computer Modeling, Simulation courses, Microcontrollers, Graphical Programming at BSc level, and Real-time systems, Autonomous and intelligent robots at MSc level. He serves as Associate Editor for Analecta Technica Szegedinensia and is a member of the Higher Education Management Education Methodology Association (FIOM). His international experience includes CEEPUS mobility to Timisoara, Erasmus mobility to multiple Romanian cities, and participation in IoTTech Expo Global in London.
László Lengyel is a Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), affiliated with the Department of Automation and Applied Informatics . His work bridges theoretical and applied computer science, focusing on industrial automation, IoT systems, and model-driven engineering. Research interests include Model transformations and domain-specific languages IoT device management and multi-domain integration Software obfuscation and cybersecurity Graph algorithms and distributed computing (MapReduce) Real-time data analysis in manufacturing Automotive sensor networks His recent publications reflect expertise in model-driven IoT architectures , granule manufacturing automation , and MapReduce-based graph analysis , with a focus on industrial and automotive applications. He contributes to open-source frameworks like SensorHUB and explores gamification in driver behavior systems.
Dr. Gergely Kocsis serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Debrecen's Faculty of Informatics, Department of Informatics Systems and Networks. His office is located in the Faculty of Informatics building at 4028 Debrecen, Kassai út 26, ground floor, IF13 (Lecturers' room), with contact email kocsis.gergely@inf.unideb.hu and central telephone +36 52 512 900 75013. Dr. Kocsis's research program focuses on: Information spreading phenomena Agent-based and individual-based simulations Cellular automata applications Network structure and dynamics His scholarly output reveals a sophisticated research trajectory evolving from foundational work on cellular automata modeling of social dynamics (2007-2014) to contemporary investigations of transportation networks, VANETs, and AI applications. The 2023-2025 publications demonstrate particular expertise in network extraction methodologies, containerized computing environments, and the application of generative AI to productivity challenges. His work consistently applies computational modeling approaches to understand complex spreading phenomena across diverse network structures. Dr. Kocsis maintains comprehensive scientific profiles across major academic platforms including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ORCID, Scopus, and Web of Science, demonstrating active participation in the international research community. His departmental colleagues work in complementary areas such as complex networks, embedded systems, and neural networks, suggesting rich collaborative opportunities within the Faculty of Informatics.
Sándor Ádány is a Professor at the Department of Structural Mechanics , Budapest University of Technology and Economics. His work focuses on advanced structural analysis of thin-walled members and systems-based design methodologies. Research Interests: Specializes in buckling behavior of thin-walled structures, finite element modeling, cold-formed steel stability, and modal decomposition techniques. Key areas include Lateral-torsional buckling Displacement mapping in constrained FEM Stiffener optimization in plate structures Combined loading stability of tubular members Prebuckling deformation effects Fourier-based numerical methods Article Trends (2023-2025): Recent publications emphasize elastic stability analysis of thin-walled beams and tubular structures under complex loading conditions, with particular attention to prebuckling deflections, torsional rigidity effects, and numerical validation of analytical models. Innovations include Fourier-series displacement approximations and constrained finite element methodologies.
Tamás Tettamanti is a Professor at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, serving as Deputy Head of the Department of Control for Transportation and Vehicle Systems. He holds a PhD (2013), Habilitation (2023), and DSc (2023) in Transportation Engineering, with expertise in road traffic modeling and control. 2007–2010: PhD Student 2010–2013: Assistant Lecturer 2014–2018: Senior Lecturer 2019–2024: Associate Professor 2025–present: Full Professor Education: High School Graduation (2001), DEUG (2004), MSc in Transportation Engineering (2007), Jazz Trumpet Graduate (2008) PhD (2013), Habilitation (2023), DSc (2023) Research focuses on road traffic modeling, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), autonomous vehicle integration, and emission-aware traffic control. His work bridges theoretical developments with real-world applications, including wireless traffic light systems and deep learning for urban mobility peaks. Scientific Awards: BME PhD Research Prize (2012) Literary Awards from Hungarian Scientific Association for Transport (2013, 2017, 2021, 2023) Bolyai János Research Scholarship (2017–2020) Michelberger Master Prize (2022) BME Jubilee Medal (2023) He has led major projects such as Dynamic Adaptive Traffic Control Services (2020–2024) and Deep Learning Anticipated Urban Mobility Peaks (DARUMA) (2021–2024), with industry collaborations including Google-BME Traffic Lab.
Dr. Balázs Varga is a Research Fellow at the Department of Control for Transportation and Vehicle Systems, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). He holds a PhD in Transportation and Vehicle Sciences (2021) and an MSc in Vehicle Engineering (2015) from BME. His industry experience includes roles at AVL Hungary as a Software and Function Developer (2016–2018) and academic positions at Chalmers University of Technology (2015) and SZTAKI (2012–2014). Current Role: Research Fellow (2021–present) Teaching: Programming, Control Theory, Traffic Modeling (English language course) Research Interests: Varga specializes in road traffic modeling and control, focusing on AI-based traffic estimation and dynamic traffic management. His work integrates machine learning with mesoscopic and microscopic traffic simulation tools like SUMO to optimize urban mobility and reduce emissions. Projects: He leads the 2020–2024 national development project 'Dynamic, adaptive traffic control services and evaluation tools based on digitally connected data sources' (2019-1.1.1-PIACI KFI). This initiative leverages connected data sources for real-time traffic control and policy evaluation. Key Publications Trends: His recent articles explore topics such as graph neural networks for sensor placement, multiobjective control of emissions, and mixed-reality V2X testing. These works emphasize data-driven approaches, emission reduction, and simulation frameworks for autonomous vehicles.
Tamas Koltai is a Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, affiliated with the Department of Management and Corporate Economics within the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and is actively contributing to research in operations management, production planning, and industrial engineering. His research interests include: Operations Management Industrial Engineering Production Planning Assembly Line Balancing Human-Robot Collaboration Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Supply Chain Management Learning Curves Flexible Manufacturing Systems Performance Evaluation His recent publications focus on applying mathematical programming models (MILP, CP), simulation, and DEA to optimize assembly lines, particularly under learning effects and human-robot collaboration. He explores workload distribution, cycle time optimization, and efficiency evaluation in both manufacturing and service sectors, including healthcare and business simulation games. His work bridges theoretical models with practical industrial applications, supporting managerial decision-making under uncertainty. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record (over 50 papers) and high citation count reflect significant academic impact. He frequently collaborates with researchers such as Imre Dimény, Noémi Kalló, Viola Gallina, and Rita Dénes. There is no public information on PhD students advised or grants received. His work does not mention specific labs or research teams, but his focus on applied operations research suggests strong industry collaboration potential.
Dr. Balázs Nagy serves as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Medieval History within the Faculty of Humanities at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary. His academic profile uniquely bridges historical scholarship and advanced engineering disciplines, maintaining an active research agenda across both domains from his office at 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 6–8. His primary research interests span Robotics , Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , and Ethorobotics , alongside History and Medieval Studies . This interdisciplinary focus manifests in work on deep learning for telerobotic control, evolutionary algorithms for robot navigation, and ethologically inspired behavior systems, often integrating sensor technologies like MARG for movement analysis. Analysis of his 2016-2025 publications reveals a consistent trajectory in computational intelligence applied to robotics, with increasing emphasis on deep learning (2022-2025) and ethorobotics. His work demonstrates strong methodological continuity in sensor fusion and behavior modeling, while showing evolving applications from mobile navigation to biological behavior analysis.
Tamás Lovas serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He teaches advanced courses in Building Information Modeling, Laser Scanning, Remote Sensing, and Intelligent Transportation Systems while supervising diploma theses in Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering. Education: 1994: High school graduation, Városmajor High School, Budapest 1999: Certified Surveyor and Geoinformatics Engineer, Budapest University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering 2005: PhD (Earth Sciences), Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Faculty of Civil Engineering Research Interests: Dr. Lovas specializes in laser scanning technologies and geospatial data processing with emphasis on airborne and terrestrial point cloud analysis. His work bridges civil engineering applications and computational methods, particularly in infrastructure monitoring and digital representation. Processing, classification, and modeling of airborne laser scanned data Accuracy testing of terrestrial laser scanning Processing and modeling of terrestrial laser scanned data Comparative study of spatial data acquisition technologies His 2022-2025 publications demonstrate accelerating integration of artificial intelligence in point cloud processing, with significant contributions to road surface extraction, urban land cover classification, and BIM automation. Current research trends show strong focus on digital twin development for autonomous vehicles and infrastructure management. Scientific Awards: Republic Scholarship (1998-1999) Karlsruhe Chancellor's Scholarship (1999) ERASMUS scholarship (2000) Korányi Fellowship (2001-2002) János Bolyai Research Scholarship (2008-2011) OHV 1st place (2008) Dean's commendation for ERASMUS committee work (2014) For Students Award - Teaching Department (2017) Advising and Grants: Dr. Lovas mentors students through diploma theses and TDK research projects on topics including object survey with amateur sensors and hull modeling. His research funding includes the prestigious János Bolyai Research Scholarship and international fellowships supporting collaborations with institutions like The Ohio State University. Labs and Teams: As founding member and supervisory board member of the Hungarian BIM Association, he drives industry-academia collaboration. His leadership roles include Deputy Dean of Education at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and responsibility for English language training programs, facilitating international academic exchange.
Dr. Gergely Mezei is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Automation and Applied Informatics at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) , Hungary. He is affiliated with the Applied Computer Science Group within the department and is actively involved in research and education in model-driven engineering and formal methods. His research interests lie at the intersection of multi-level modeling , formal verification , and model transformation systems . He has contributed extensively to the development of modeling languages and tools, particularly in the context of DMLA (Deep Multi-Level Architecture) and Melanee , focusing on enabling rigorous, scalable, and verifiable modeling practices. Dr. Mezei's work emphasizes performance optimization in model transformations, visual modeling frameworks , and domain-specific languages . His research spans both theoretical foundations and practical tool implementations, with a strong focus on bridging the gap between formal semantics and usable modeling environments. His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on advancing the state-of-the-art in multi-level modeling and formal verification , with contributions to international workshops such as MULTI and MPM . These works explore challenges in model validation, transformation correctness, and the usability of modeling tools in complex systems engineering. Contact: Email: gmezei@aut.bme.hu Office: Q.B228, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1117 Budapest, Magyar tudósok krt. 2., Hungary Phone: +36 (1) 463-3491
Dr. Valéria Póser serves as Vice Dean of Education at the John Neumann Faculty of Informatics, Óbuda University, while also holding positions as Senate senator and Education Committee voting member. She earned her PhD in 2011 and maintains active research and administrative roles within the university. Her language proficiency includes English at Middle level and Russian at Basis level, supporting her international academic engagement. Dr. Póser's research focuses on software engineering with emphasis on artificial intelligence applications, information security, and educational technology. She has received multiple Dean's commendations in 2009, 2013, and 2016, recognizing her contributions to academic excellence. Her publication record remains active with recent works reflecting trends in intelligent systems, software development methodologies, and educational applications of technology. Dean's commendation 2009 Dean's commendation 2013 Dean's commendation 2016 As Vice Dean of Education, Dr. Póser oversees curriculum development, teaching quality, and educational innovation across the Faculty of Informatics. Her leadership connects academic research with practical implementation in technology education.
Dr. Balázs Varga is a Research Fellow at the Department of Control for Transportation and Vehicle Systems, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He holds an MSc in Vehicle Engineering (2015) and a PhD in Transportation and Vehicle Sciences (2021). His career includes roles at SZTAKI (part-time student, 2012-2014), Chalmers University of Technology (Project Assistant, 2015), AVL Hungary (Software and Function Developer, 2016-2018), and BME (PhD student, 2017-2021; Project Assistant, 2018-2021). Languages: English, German Teaching: Programming (BSc), Control Theory (BSc), Traffic Modelling, Simulation and Control (MSc/PhD) His research focuses on road traffic modeling and control, leveraging AI methods for traffic flow prediction and adaptive urban traffic management. He contributes to the 2020-2024 national project developing dynamic traffic control systems integrated with digital data sources.
Dr. Gergely Vakulya is an Associate Professor and Research Fellow at Óbuda University. He specializes in interdisciplinary research spanning cybersecurity, agricultural technology, sensor networks, and image processing. His work integrates hardware design, algorithm development, and real-world applications. Dr. Vakulya’s recent focus includes developing rumen bolus sensors for dairy cattle health monitoring, gamification of cybersecurity training, and innovative methods in camera exposure time measurement. He is affiliated with Óbuda University’s Budai Road and Pirosalma Street campuses, with an office at building F room 316. His research frequently addresses challenges in data collection, sensor fusion, and embedded systems. Research Interests: Dr. Vakulya’s expertise includes cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., CTF challenges), agricultural IoT systems (e.g., rumen bolus sensors for livestock monitoring), and image processing techniques (e.g., genetic algorithms for shape approximation). His work on visible light communication (VLC) and wireless sensor networks highlights his contributions to communication protocols and energy-efficient systems. Recent trends in his publications emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches, such as applying AI methods to agricultural sensor data and optimizing sensor networks for real-time applications. Advising & Grants: No specific advising relationships or grants are listed in available materials. His research infrastructure is likely supported through institutional and collaborative projects. Labs/Teams: While not explicitly stated, his research likely involves collaborations within Óbuda University’s engineering and computer science departments. His work on rumen sensors and VLC systems suggests potential affiliations with robotics, biomedical engineering, or smart agriculture research groups.
