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Teleinformatics

Original title in Czech: TeleinformatikaFEKTAbbreviation: PK-TLIAcad. year: 2010/2011

Programme: Electrical Engineering and Communication

Length of Study: 4 years

Profile

The aim of the studies is to prepare top-class scientific personalities that will be able to provide solution to challenging problems of science and technology in the field of information technologies in telecommunications. Another aim is to teach graduates the methods of scientific work, to make their knowledge of higher mathematics and physics more profound, and to furnish students with theoretical, experimental and practical knowledge from the field of teleinformatics.

Key learning outcomes

Graduates of doctoral studies in the field of teleinformatics are fit to work as scientific and research workers in the development, design and operation departments of research and development institutes, and telecommunications companies, where they can make full creative use of their knowledge and skills.
The graduate is capable of solving independently sophisticated problems of science and technology in the field of teleinformatics.
In view of the scope of his theoretical education the graduate is capable of adapting to practice requirements in both fundamental and applied research.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

This field of study focuses on the science education of doctoral students with profound theoretical foundations in converging communication and in formation technologies. The main part of the study includes course in theoretical informatics and telecommunication technology. In the area of teleinformatics the student has much knowledge of communication and information technologies, data transmissions and their security, inclusive of using and designing the related software. He is well versed in operating systems, computer languages, database systems, distributed applications and the like. He can cope with the algorithmization of tasks on a high level and can propose new technological solutions of telecommunication devices, information systems and support services.

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Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. Design of Modern IP Sophisticated Telematic Systems in Transport

    Telematic systems are particularly common in transport. Research into telematic systems based on the Internet protocol will be focused on the design of sophisticated, i.e. well-considered, formally well-developed and complicated methods that use IP systems in various areas. Surveillance and protection systems, systems of paying the fare, information systems and interactive applications, etc. are supposed in particular. Localization by GPS, vehicle diagnostics, and vehicle monitoring on ortho-maps in real situations are in the focus. Sophisticated telematic systems will be software simulated, optimized and subsequently hardware realized in the form of functional specimens.

    Tutor: Škorpil Vladislav, doc. Ing., CSc.

  2. Advanced Design of Converged Systems

    Advanced design of converged systems represents research, simulation and hardware implementation of selected questions of a fast developing converged platform of classical communication and progressive data services on the basis of Internet protocol. The main stress will be on the Quality of Service (QoS) in the realization of telephone and video-telephone connections. New communication protocols in integrated networks will be designed and tested, together with the connection of IP networks to other types of network, and research into new algorithms for high-quality, effective and safe transport of information in converged networks. Research into the assurance of Quality of Service (QoS) in the present Internet and in IP version 6. Effective transmission of photographs, video, fingerprints, and so on. Research into and realization of securing classes of service, assigning different connection priorities, warranting fixed bandwidth and constant delay. Streamlining the transmission node - groups of nodes. Design of new algorithms for QoS assurance, creation and optimization of a uniform interface that will minimize the specific features of the network technologies used.

    Tutor: Škorpil Vladislav, doc. Ing., CSc.

  3. Automatic detection of wrong pronunciation

    The thesis will be focused on analyses of speech signal with wrong pronunciation and on automatic detection of wrong pronunciation in speech. An analysis of particular pronunciation defects and their influence on speech parameters will be part of the work.

    Tutor: Sysel Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  4. Converters for mutual A/D and D/A conversions working in the current mode

    The work is focused on the design of A/D and D/A converters working in the current mode. The aim is to design a suitable structure of number-current and current-number converters without internal current-voltage and voltage-current conversions with respect to enhancing the bandwidth in comparison with converters working in the voltage mode. Part of the work is also the design and analysis of current-mode antialiasing filters. The design will start from unconventional circuit element structures such as current conveyors (CCI, CCII, CCIII) with simple or floating output, current feedback amplifiers (CFA) or transconductance amplifiers (OTA, BOTA). Requirements to be met by the candidate: the knowledge of circuit theory and simulation programs (MicroCap, PSpice).

    Tutor: Lattenberg Ivo, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  5. Data acquisition for spatial imaging

    The theme is focused on analysis of modern trends of spatial imaging and on its data acquisition. The goal is to study perspective technologies of 3D imaging and to do a research in the area of source data acquisition containing spatial information, i.e. a number of images (eventually video sequences) acquired from different perspectives. The research should be pointed to design a new method of scene acquisition for multi-view imaging, which means namely a new method of disparity map determination.

    Tutor: Říha Kamil, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  6. Data transmission in sensor networks

    Wireless sensor networks is rapidly developing technology impacting areas such as military (battlefield monitoring) and environmental monitoring (wildfires, water floods). The student's research will deal with the investigation of communication in sensor networks regarding reliability, speed and energy efficiency. Communication parameters will be evaluated in a real wireless sensor network. Further information about communication in sensor networks can be found at http://www.dinesgroup.org/.

    Tutor: Komosný Dan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  7. Feature analysis of current-mode electronic frequency filters

    The work is focused on the feature analysis of current-mode electronic frequency filters. The aim is to design algoritmizable methods that lead to finding features of filters generally defined by the schematic. It will be necessary to evaluate the available feature ranges, e.g. quality, pass-band current transfer, dynamic range within a defined supply voltage, sensitivity, etc. In the case of finding the quality range, the point is to find the extremes of a multi-variable non-linear function. Mathematical tools (e.g. Maple or MathCAD) will first be used for this purpose; afterwards the algorithm itself will be designed. Requirements to be met by the candidate: algorithm thinking, the knowledge of computer programming and circuit theory.

    Tutor: Lattenberg Ivo, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  8. Intelligent systems massed data collection in the power networks

    Analysis of transmission paths in energy networks and the management of the network elements (eg different transmission priorities, different volumes of transmitted data). Methods of massed data collection for power system. Design of intelligent massed data collection systems in the power network.

    Tutor: Zeman Václav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  9. Lattice-based cryptography

    Recently, lattice-based cryptography techniques have arisen. The aim of this theme is to explore their efficiency in computer networks and to suggest their secure implementations for computer applications.

    Tutor: Burda Karel, doc. Ing., CSc.

  10. Linear circuits with active elements operating in current and mixed modes

    The aim of the work is the research into and design of new linear analog circuits (frequency filters, oscillators, amplifiers) operating with current or mixed signals. Existing design methods will be used, such as the method of autonomous circuit, synthetic elements with higher-order immittance, and also new design procedures will be sought. Current followers, current operational amplifiers or voltage and current conveyors will be utilized in the circuits designed. The purpose will be to achieve the frequency of signal processed as high as possible.

    Tutor: Kubánek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  11. Localization of nodes in data networks

    Localization of nodes in the Internet becomes popular nowadays. Its main use is in large-scale communication applications. The current ways of localization are commonly based on artificial coordinate systems. However, the geographical position can be estimated using other localization techniques. The Ph.D. student's research will deal with node position estimation in access and backbone networks. For this purpose, an experimental IP network will be used. Further information about this topic can be found at http://adela.utko.feec.vutbr.cz/projects/.

    Tutor: Komosný Dan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  12. Modelling and optimalization of metering grids for energetics

    The Aim of the document will be to create model of measuring networks in energetic segment considering real needs of information flows from metering points. Model should be optimized by minimum of investments together with fulfillment of Requirements of Energetic Regulation institutes. Optimized model of measuring networks has to address new trends in measurement a controlling strategies in energetic sector.

    Tutor: Mišurec Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  13. Nodes localization in senzor networks

    Wireless sensor networks is rapidly developing technology impacting areas such as military (battlefield monitoring) and environmental monitoring (wildfires, water floods). Nodes position is required for the full functionality of sensor networks. The student's research will deal with the investigation of the localization algorithms for wireless sensor networks. Localization algorithms will be evaluated in a real wireless sensor network. Further information about nodes localization in sensor networks can be found at http://www.dinesgroup.org/.

    Tutor: Komosný Dan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  14. Non-linear circuits with active elements operating in current and mixed mode

    The work is aimed at the research into and design of new types of non-linear analog circuits operating with current or mixed signals. The dual circuits to the well-known non-linear voltage-mode circuits are concerned, such as precise rectifiers, diode function generators or logarithmic amplifiers. The purpose will be to remove the negative properties of these circuits, which are caused by voltage active elements. Current followers, current operational amplifiers or voltage and current conveyors will be utilized in the circuits designed.

    Tutor: Kubánek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  15. Optimization of Routing Principles with the aid of Neural Networks

    The aim of the study is to apply artificial neural networks in the area of optimizing the routing and switching principles. The architecture of network element will be designed. It will contain an artificial neural network for optimizing the priority switching. An original procedure will be proposed for modelling this problematic mathematically and also for implementing the mathematical model. The software simulation of a system that can be used to control the switching field designed for switching data units shall be extended with hardware implementation, e.g. via programmable logic fields. The knowledge obtained will be generalized and related to theory of high-speed network elements and to theory of neural networks. The MATLAB program and the Visual C++ language in particular are expected to be used in neural networks software simulation and Opnet Modeler in routing principles.

    Tutor: Škorpil Vladislav, doc. Ing., CSc.

  16. Optimization of Wireless Networks Quality Service

    In order to secure wireless networks, let us assume the IEEE 802.11 standards of WiFi networks with focus on currently used protection mechanisms of cryptography and authentication. Weak points of the protection under consideration and principles of particular attacks with determined weak points in the protection protocols will be analysed. A more effective protection of wireless networks in the IEEE 802.11 standard will be designed and tested on the basis of the knowledge obtained. Attention will be paid to the quality of service QoS in wireless networks. Features of data sensitive to delay will be examined and simulated using a suitable program (Opnet Modeler). Considered will be IP telephones, transmission of video, voice and multimedia in general. The provision of QoS will be optimized.

    Tutor: Škorpil Vladislav, doc. Ing., CSc.

  17. Security of multimedia data transmissions

    The research works will be focused on the area of cryptographic security of multimedia data transmissions.

    Tutor: Zeman Václav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  18. Speech enhancement based on psychoacoustic model

    The first step will be studying the model of human perception of acoustic signals and the creation of psychoacoustic model of human hearing. The purpose is to identify and describe the components of the signal that human really notice and that contrary are irrelevant for the perception of humans. Based on this model a new or modified existing method of speech enhancement from noise will be within the thesis.

    Tutor: Sysel Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  19. The optimalization of computing process of quality electric power

    Hudge amount of parameters and information should be considered for evaluation of Voltage quality. At the same time there are requirements to minimize production cost of instrument. These aspects will be considered by optimalization of evaluation methods of electric energy quality measurement.

    Tutor: Mišurec Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  20. The segmentation of medical images

    The theme is focused on processing of static, dynamic or three-dimensional images produced by different medical acquisition techniques, namely: body slices acquisition using the magnetic resonance or an output of the sonographic examination. The goal is to improve properties of single images, their segmentation, 2D object recognition, quantification of different object parameters, their dynamic or spatial analysis, or eventual 3D model reconstruction. The main result of the work will be a proposal of a novel method being utilizable for solving of concrete diagnostic problems in cooperation with doctors.

    Tutor: Říha Kamil, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  21. 3D scene reconstruction

    The theme is focused on construction of models of real 3D scene based on several images or on video sequences acquired by a number of (calibrated or uncalibrated) cameras. The goal is to study and improve existing methods of camera calibration, image correspondence finding and creation of a 3D model with following development of novel automatic and computationally effective reconstruction technique.

    Tutor: Říha Kamil, doc. Ing., Ph.D.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DET1Electrotechnical materials, material systems and production processescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DEE1Mathematical Modelling of Electrical Power Systemscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DME1Microelectronic Systemscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTK1Modern network technologiescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DRE1Modern electronic circuit designcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DFY1Junctions and nanostructurescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTE1Special Measuring Methodscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DAM1Selected chaps from automatic controlcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DVE1Selected problems from power electronics and electrical drivescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DBM1Advanced methods of processing and analysis of signals and imagescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DMA1Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Operations Researchcs4General knowledgeDrExS - 39yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DTK2Applied cryptographycs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DME2Microelectronic technologiescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DRE2Modern digital wireless communicationcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTE2Numerical Computations with Partial Differential Equationscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DFY2Spectroscopic methods for non-destructive diagnostics cs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DET2Selected diagnostic methods, reliability and qualitycs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DAM2Selected chaps from measuring techniquescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DBM2Selected problems of biomedical engineeringcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DEE2Selected problems of electricity productioncs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DVE2Topical Issues of Electrical Machines and Apparatuscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DMA2Discrete Processes in Electrical Engineeringcs4General knowledgeDrExS - 39yes
1. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DQJAEnglish for the state doctoral examcs4CompulsoryDrExyes
DJA6English for post-graduatescs4General knowledgeDrExCj - 26yes