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DATACROSS

Advanced Methods and Technologies in Data Science and Cooperative Systems

Project DATACROSS gathers a network of leading Croatian higher education and scientific research institutions with the aim of strengthening cooperation in the field of scientific research, technology development, and knowledge transfer.

The project holder is University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, and in which more partner institutions from different parts of Croatia participate in its implementation.

DATACROSS is a project of the Center of Excellence for Data Science and Cooperative Systems (CoE ACROSS-DataScience) which deals with research problems of developing advanced methods and technologies for analyzing heterogeneous data and shaping complex cooperative systems.
The project represents a turning point because it will significantly strengthen the research capacity of the ZCI, enabling a high intensity of cutting-edge scientific research and the transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy. This will have significant positive long-term effects on strengthening the research sector and economy in the Republic of Croatia and the EU, as well as Croatian society as a whole.

The project fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between faculties of technical, natural, and traffic sciences, as well as scientific institutes, thereby creating a strong platform for the development of innovative solutions and the advancement of scientific excellence.

Through joint activities, partners work on developing new research approaches, strengthening institutional capacities, exchanging knowledge and experiences, and encouraging the inclusion of young researchers in scientific and development projects.

Project description

Project Name: Advanced Methods and Technologies in Data Science and Cooperative Systems
Acronym: DATACROSS 2.0
Project code: PK.1.1.10.0007
Type of action: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Competitiveness and Cohesion program
Implementation period: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026.
Total project amount: 1,499,999.98 EUR

Project coordinator: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb

Head of the research team at the FSB: Prof. Dr. Sc. Andrej Jokić

Head of the Research Team at CRTA: Assoc. prof. Marko Švaco

Project goals

The general objective of the project is enhance scientific research capacities and stimulate cooperation between Croatian higher education and research institutions through joint activities and knowledge exchange.

The project aims to achieve the following key objectives:

  • strengthening interdisciplinary cooperation between partner institutions
  • development and implementation of joint research activities
  • Promoting the mobility and inclusion of young researchers and students in scientific projects
  • improvement of infrastructure and research capacities of partners
  • promoting the transfer of knowledge and research results to the economy and society
  • Enhancing the international visibility and competitiveness of the Croatian scientific community.

Project Partners

  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Split
  • Faculty of Engineering, University of Rijeka
  • Ruđer Bošković Institute
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Rijeka
  • Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb
  • Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb
  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek
  • University of Dubrovnik
  • Croatian Catholic University

Role of FSB

  • Within the DATACROSS project, the research team of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture participates in the development of advanced data analysis methods and cooperative systems, as well as in the implementation of interdisciplinary research activities with partner institutions.
  • Through project activities, the team contributes to the development of new research approaches, strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, and involving young researchers in international scientific projects.

Members

The project was co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund
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