Department of Informatics

The Department of Informatics at UKF in Nitra is a research-oriented and innovation-driven academic unit focused on computer science, artificial intelligence, software systems, and digital technologies.

We combine theoretical foundations with applied research and real-world problem solving in collaboration with industry, public institutions, and international partners.

Our mission is to develop intelligent digital solutions, advance cutting-edge research, and educate highly skilled IT professionals prepared for the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Knowledge Discovery, Data Analysis & Learning Analytics

• Focused on extracting insight from large, complex data and understanding digital learning environments:
• Web mining, information behaviour modelling
• Data preparation and feature engineering for analytics
• Learning analytics and educational data mining
• Modelling virtual learning environment stakeholders
• Content analysis and self-regulated learning strategies

This research group bridges data science, educational technology, and info-systems analysis.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Computational Linguistics

Research in language technologies and advanced text processing:

• Predictive modelling and machine translation quality estimation
• Understanding structured and unstructured text data
• Text representation (word vectors and embeddings)
• Automatic classification of complex text patterns
• Application of NLP to societal and health-related problems

This area supports AI-driven language understanding and multilingual computing.

User Behaviour & Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)

Exploring how users interact with digital and virtual systems:

• Behaviour analysis in virtual environments
• Cognitive and emotional responses to interactive systems
• Design of user-centred interfaces for training, education and therapy

This research creates insights for effective, human-centred technology design.

Internet of Things (IoT) & Cybersecurity

An interdisciplinary area combining embedded systems with security research:

• Sensor systems and environmental/behavioural data capture
• IoT network architecture and data processing
• Physiological and behavioural modelling from IoT data
• Personalised IoT technologies for education, therapy and interaction
• Cybersecurity research for robust IT infrastructure

This lab serves as a regional competence centre in cybersecurity and smart systems research.

Modeling, Simulation & Systems Development

Grounded in computational modelling and systems engineering:

• Simulation of parallel processes and dynamic systems
• Modelling of operating systems and communication networks
• Petri nets and system-level analytical frameworks
• Simulation-driven development for distributed computing

This area blends theoretical computer science with practical systems engineering.

Informatics Education & Didactics

Rooted in the department’s long tradition of research-informed teaching:

• AI in education
• Learning analytics and educational data mining
• Innovative approaches to programming education
• E-learning design and assessment
• Mobile and web technologies in education
• Development and evaluation of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)

This connects research with practical improvements in informatics education across levels.

The Department of Informatics plays a key role in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes in computer science and applied informatics. Students gain expertise in:

• Programming and algorithm design
• Artificial intelligence
• Data science and analytics
• Information systems
• Database design
• Software engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Web and mobile technologies

Why Study Informatics at UKF?

• Strong practical orientation and project-based learning
• Early involvement in research and development projects
• Close cooperation with industry
• Individual mentoring and small-group education
• Opportunities for internships and thesis collaboration with companies

Our graduates work as:

• Software developers
• Data analysts and data scientists
• AI specialists
• IT consultants
• Cybersecurity experts
• System administrators
• Digital innovation managers

• Research expertise combined with practical implementation
• Flexible and project-oriented cooperation
• Access to talented students and young IT professionals
• Experience with interdisciplinary digital solutions
• Reliable academic partner in digital innovation
• We transform ideas into intelligent digital solutions

• Development of AI-based solutions
• Data analytics and predictive modelling
• Custom software development
• Digital transformation consulting
• Cybersecurity assessment
• Joint research projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg, national schemes)
• Student internships and thesis collaboration
• Participation in innovation ecosystems

We are open to partnerships in AI, data science, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and educational innovation. Contact us to explore collaboration opportunities.

Department of Informatics
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra