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Laboratory seminars (PV273 in the course catalog) on Wednesday, 10:30 – 11:30, A505, FI MU, Botanická 68, followed by an informal group lunch

The format of standard lectures: 30-40 minutes presentation + 15 minutes for questions, slides in English, presentation in English or Czech based on audience

19.2.2025
Ing. Eva Výtvarová, Ph.D.
Brain functional connectivity patterns
Abstract: In this talk, I will introduce the concept of functional connectivity as a tool to map patterns of synchronized activity measured over a period of time across the human brain. Emphasizing underlying mathematics, I will present our work on identifying spatial, temporal, and frequency-specific patterns. Explicitly, these methods will be employed and discussed: principal component analysis, eigenvector centrality, Hidden Markov models, and fluidity.
26.2.2025
RNDr. Vít Musil, Ph.D.
Optimization layers in neural networks
Abstract: While neural networks excel at learning complex patterns from raw data, they often struggle with tasks that involve combinatorial or algorithmic reasoning. In contrast, graph algorithms and classical optimization methods offer strong solutions for such problems when given clean specifications. This talk explores how these two areas can be effectively combined. We provide an overview of methods that enable end-to-end training of compositional architectures by incorporating (discrete) optimization problems into neural networks to enhance their algorithmic capabilities.
5.3.2025
doc. Ing. Václav Oujezský, Ph.D.
Innovations in teaching – internal support for teaching quality
Abstract: The presentation will introduce the program of support for teaching innovations in courses of Masaryk University degree programs. It will provide insight into the PV169 Innovation Project with practical examples from project submission to implementation in the context of sharing good practices.
12.3.2025 14:00
Daniel Ricardo Echeverri Giraldo, Ph.D.
Beyond bullet points: Designing effective presentations
Abstract: This workshop/presentation provides a practical introduction to graphic design principles for creating effective presentation slides. Participants will learn key techniques for visual communication, layout, typography, and image use to elevate their presentations and captivate their audience.
You can bring some of your presentations, and we talk about them!
19.3.2025
Mgr. Monika Čechová, Ph.D.
The bioinformatics of complete human genomes
Abstract: We are now finally able to sequence complete human genomes using a combination of the newest assembly algorithms and sequencing technologies, each with distinct error profiles and biases. This allows us to study previously inaccessible parts of human DNA, such as centromeres or telomeres. Finally, the soon-to-be availability of hundreds of human genomes brings challenges in how to represent them and how to store and query their genetic variation.
26.3.2025
doc. RNDr. Jiří Filipovič, Ph.D.
Overview of auto-tuning research in Sitola
Abstract: Since 2017, the High-Performance Computing Research Group has focused on a method enabling automatic application adaptability for maximizing its performance for given hardware and input: autotuning. We develop our own autotuning framework, Kernel Tuning Toolkit, and use it as a cornerstone for extending the state-of-the-art in autotuning. In this talk, I introduce autotuning as a concept that enables performance portability, and I will also introduce our group’s results and future research directions.
2.4.2025
Branislav Bubán, Adriana Fojtíková
TBA
9.4.2025
Ing. Eva Výtvarová, Ph.D.
Complex networks
Abstract: TBA
16.4.2025
Mgr. Eva Maršálková, RNDr. Terézia Slanináková
Refining structure-based search in AlphaFold DB: Including AlphaFold’s prediction confidence measures into AlphaFind
Abstract: TBA
23.4. 2025
canceled due to CESNET seminar

Past seminars

Contact: Hana Rudová