PROGRAM
Days: Thursday, May 14th Friday, May 15th
Thursday, May 14th
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14:00-14:30 Session 2: Plenary Lecture
Professor Nikola K. Kasabov is a Life Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Fellow of the INNS College of Fellows, DVF of the Royal Academy of Engineering UK. He has Doctor Honoris Causa from Obuda University, Budapest. He is the Founding Director of KEDRI and Professor Emeritus at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.
Plenary title: Generative-, Predictive and Agentic AI: All they need is neural networks.
Location: AULA
15:30-18:30 Session 4A: SECTION 1 - Automation, Control Systems and Robotics
In-person (only) presentations will be held.
Chairs:
Location: 4328
| 15:30 | Transient Numerical Simulation of Reheating Furnace Behavior for Continuous Casting Rail Steel Blooms Prior to Rolling (abstract) PRESENTER: Jan Rybář |
| 15:45 | Analytical Recommendation for the Battery Capacity of a Photovoltaic System (abstract) |
| 16:00 | Minimizing the grid energy component when charging electric vehicles (abstract) |
| 16:15 | HVAC Duct Contamination and Its Impact on Energy Efficien-cy and Indoor Air Quality: Evaluation and Ranking of Inspec-tion Methods Using Multi-Criteria Analysis (abstract) PRESENTER: Kristina Mashonova |
| 16:30 | Deep Learning Estimation of Mechanical Power in Pressure-Controlled Ventilation Using a 1D CNN–Bidirectional LSTM Model (abstract) PRESENTER: Ralitsa Petrova |
| 16:45 | Unsupervised Categorization of Hysteresis Loops: A Comparative Study of Expert-Driven Feature Engineering vs. Deep 1D-Convolutional Autoencoders (abstract) PRESENTER: Ivelin Karageorgiev |
| 17:00 | Design and Implementation of a FIWARE-Based Education Smart Data Model for University Campus Management (abstract) PRESENTER: Galia Nedeltcheva |
| 17:15 | AI Factories as the backbone for driving AI ecosystem in EU (abstract) |
15:30-18:30 Session 4B: SECTION 2 - Electrical Engineering and Electronics
In-person and Online presentations will be held. Microsoft Teams will be used for session streaming.
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Location: 4326
| 15:30 | An Experimental Setup for Collecting Physiological Data from Vehicle Drivers (abstract) |
| 15:45 | A Fractal-Inspired Supervisory Layer for Robust PI Control of DC–DC Buck Converters (abstract) |
| 16:00 | Frequency-Domain Modal Characterization and Multi-Injection Resonance Assessment of a Zeta DC–DC Converter (abstract) |
| 16:15 | A Priori Reliability of Electrical Machines and Its Verification by Testing (abstract) |
| 16:30 | Expediency Assessment Of An Information System Based On The Reliability Characteristics Of Its Elements (abstract) |
| 16:45 | Simulation and experimental investigation of an SRM drive in motoring mode (abstract) |
| 17:00 | Research on the Time Mutability Method for Stochastic Objects Drift Velocity Measurement - a review (abstract) |
| 17:15 | A Study and Small-Signal Modeling of a Two-Switch Buck–Boost Converter Considering Parasitic Elements (abstract) |
| 17:30 | Data driven electricity forecasting for small grid tied photovol-taic power plants in the transition from centralized to distributed generation (abstract) |
| 17:45 | Instrumentation used for VHF solar burst observations at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base during Solar Cycle 25. (abstract) |
| 18:00 | Investigation of the Power Characteristics of a Photovoltaic Power Plant in Relation to Daylight Duration (abstract) |
| 18:15 | Assessment of Accuracy in Measuring Distance with Ultra-sound (abstract) |
| 18:30 | Investigation of Overall Light Transmittance of PETG Material (abstract) |
15:30-18:30 Session 4C: SECTION 3 - Computer Engineering, Informatics and Communications
In-person (only) presentations will be held.
Chairs:
Location: AULA
| 15:30 | Heuristic Algorithm for Conceptual Learning (abstract) |
| 15:45 | Small Voice Bulgarian Language Model Generation Based on Vosk-Type Methods and Algorithms (abstract) |
| 16:00 | Impact of SMOTE Oversampling on Machine Learning Classifiers for Preeclampsia Prediction Under Severe Class Imbalance: Evidence from a Bulgarian Screening Cohort (abstract) PRESENTER: Vasil Derimanov |
| 16:15 | Automated Assessment of Cognitive Levels in Bloom's Taxonomy through RAG-Based Architecture with LLMs (abstract) |
| 16:30 | Integrating Automated Notifications and Geospatial Navigation into a Mobile Platform to Support Higher Education (abstract) PRESENTER: Mariya Zhekova |
| 16:45 | Cyber response automation with dedicated AI agents (abstract) |
| 17:00 | Assessing MQTT, CoAP and HTTP performance in real-life scenarios on ESP32-C6 IoT node (abstract) |
| 17:15 | Web-based financial diary: architecture, functionalities and application for personal finance management (abstract) |
| 17:30 | Technology for Managing and Grouping Datasets regarding Protected Natural Areas and Species (abstract) |
| 17:45 | Anomaly Detection in ADS-B Air Traffic Data Using Distributed Machine Learning (abstract) PRESENTER: Maria Babanova |
15:30-18:30 Session 4D: SECTION 4 - Mechanical Engineering
In-person (only) presentations will be held.
Chairs:
Location: 4422
| 15:30 | A combined approach for design concept variants assessment of a hydropower system (abstract) |
| 15:45 | Research on impact resistance using free-falling dart drop testing of 3D printed parts made of ABS and PETG according ASTM D1709 (abstract) |
| 16:00 | Predictive Maintenance via Remaining Useful Life Estimation in Jet Engine Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Approaches Using NASA CMAPSS Dataset (abstract) |
| 16:15 | Use of DCC Additional Information for the Expression of Calibration Results in Metrological Practice and Education (abstract) PRESENTER: Jan Rybář |
| 16:30 | Investigation of the Influence of the k-Factor Parameter on the Quality of Printed Parts Using Ingeo Biopolymer 4043D (abstract) |
| 16:45 | Prediction of Cutting Tool Wear in Turning (abstract) |
| 17:00 | Assessment of Non-Destructive Testing Techniques for Detecting Fatigue Cracks in Railway Suspension Pivot Pins (abstract) |
| 17:15 | Design and technology development of an innovative biode-gradable single-use cup (abstract) |
| 17:30 | Enhancing the Load Capacity of Flat Wagons: Theoretical Justification and Dynamic Simulation of a Prototype Three Axle Bogie (abstract) |
| 17:45 | Influence of Three-Axle Bogie Geometric Parameters on Inter-action Forces and Derailment Safety (abstract) |
| 18:00 | Overview of the Application of Innovation Management Tools and Methods in Industry (abstract) |
| 18:15 | A Parametric CNC Approach for Buttress Threads Machining (abstract) |
15:30-19:00 Session 4E: SECTION 5 - Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering
In-person and Online presentations will be held. Microsoft Teams will be used for session streaming.
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Location: 4327
| 15:30 | Applications of Twin Counter–Rotating Common–Axis Rotor Systems in Modern Rotorcraft and UAVs (abstract) |
| 15:45 | Assessment of Flutter Stability Constraints and the Impact on the Helicopter Rotor Aeroelastic Characteristics (abstract) |
| 16:00 | Compensations for Horizontal Inertial Components of INS/GNSS with Flight Altitude (abstract) |
| 16:15 | Research of Traffic Delays Caused by Pedestrian Crossing at a Light Regulated Intersection: Case Study of City of Sofia (abstract) PRESENTER: Durhan Saliev |
| 16:30 | Conducting an Assessment of the Operational Characteristics of an Existing Roundabout and a Comparative Analysis with Other Types of Intersections (abstract) |
| 16:45 | Driver Visibility and Pedestrian Detection Distance in Nighttime Traffic Accident Reconstruction (abstract) |
| 17:00 | Emissions and Dynamics: The Role of Software in Similar Automotive Platforms (abstract) PRESENTER: Hristo Konakchiev |
| 17:15 | Quantifying Tram Overhead Contact Line Stagger and Its Impact on Carbon Strip Wear (abstract) PRESENTER: Peter Onderčo |
| 17:30 | Design and Feasibility Assessment of Implementing a Pneumatic Suspension System in a Vehicle with a Conventional Suspension System (abstract) |
| 17:45 | Wind tunnel experiment and analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of eVTOL aircraft (abstract) |
| 18:00 | Analytical study of methods and diagnostic tools for evaluating automotive brake fluid quality under operational conditions (abstract) |
| 18:15 | Identification of the Natural Frequencies of a MacPherson Suspension Using FFT, FRF, and Spectral Analysis (abstract) |
| 18:30 | Analysis of Natural Frequencies of a MacPherson Suspension using Different Bushings Elastic Characteristics (abstract) |
| 18:45 | Aging Behavior and Wear Metal Evolution of Low-Viscosity SAE 0W20 Engine Oil during the First Service Interval (abstract) |
15:30-18:30 Session 4F: SECTION 6 - Materials Science
In-person (only) presentations will be held.
Chair:
Location: 4425
| 15:30 | An investigation into the elemental composition and develop-ment of a scheme that is efficient in the enrichment of cop-per-bearing ores from the Yoshlik deposit (Uzbekistan) (abstract) |
| 15:45 | Exploring the Relationships between Material and Image in the Exquisite Graphics of Letterpress Printing (abstract) |
| 16:00 | Mechanical Characterization of PETG/TPU Multi-Material 3D-Printed Samples and Fabrication of a Test Part (abstract) |
| 16:15 | Application of 3D Printed Patterns in Sand Casting (abstract) |
| 16:30 | Investigation of the Mechanical Properties and Electromagnetic Damping of Polymer Composites Reinforced with Carbon Particles and Cenospheres (abstract) |
| 16:45 | Experimental assessment of formaldehyde gas emissions from laminate and solid parquet under simulated fire conditions (abstract) |
| 17:00 | Effect of Plastic Deformation on the Corrosion Behavior of EN AW-2024 Aluminum Alloy in Acidic Environment in the Pres-ence of Eco-Friendly Inhibitors (abstract) |
| 17:15 | Simulation Modelling of a Closed-Die Cold Forging Process by Use of the QForm Specialised Software (abstract) |
| 17:30 | The Influence of Infill Direction on the Tensile Strength of FDM 3D-printed ABS produced at high speed (abstract) |
| 17:45 | Tensile testing at elevated temperatures of PolyJet Digital ABS Plus material (abstract) |
| 18:00 | Experimental Determination of Mechanical Characteristics: Hardness and Roughness of PolyJet Test Bodies for Digital ABS Plus Material (abstract) |
Friday, May 15th
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09:30-14:00 Session 5A: SECTION 1 - Automation, Control Systems and Robotics
Online presentations will be held. Microsoft Teams will be used for online presentations and session streaming.
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Location: 4328
| 09:30 | Low-cost automation system for sorting parts of type “Connector” (abstract) PRESENTER: Velizar Zaharinov |
| 09:45 | Integrating the Approach of Adjustable Reliability into the System Development Life Cycle (abstract) |
| 10:00 | Design and development of a microcontroller board for environmental control and device management (abstract) |
| 10:15 | Microcontroller firmware for embedded systems in industrial applications (abstract) |
| 10:30 | A Classification of Sensor Data Fusion Methods: Concepts and Recent Advances (abstract) |
| 10:45 | Architecture and performance evaluation of real-time facial recognition for access control (abstract) |
09:30-14:00 Session 5B: SECTION 3 - Computer Engineering, Informatics and Communications
Hybrid form of presentations will be held. Microsoft Teams will be used for online presentations and session streaming.
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Location: 4326
| 09:30 | Implementing SLI/SLA/SLO Metrics in an ASP.NET 8 Microservices Architecture Using OpenTelemetry and Prometheus (abstract) |
| 09:45 | Time series analysis of the behavior of wild animals using camera traps (abstract) |
| 10:00 | A Portable IoT-Enabled System for Georeferenced Soil Nutrient Screening in Agricultural Fields (abstract) PRESENTER: Omar Otoniel Flores Cortez |
| 10:15 | SQL Database Optimization as a Driver for SME Digital Transformation: A Case Study in the PV Sector (abstract) |
| 10:30 | The Invisible Guardian: Big Data, Behavioral Biometrics, and the Era of Continuous Authentication (abstract) |
| 10:45 | AutoSignal: A Dart-based Programming Paradigm for Automatic Component Connection via Signal-Slot Architecture (abstract) |
| 11:00 | Constructive approach to the design of data protection systems. Models and transformation (abstract) |
| 11:15 | Electric Power Consumption Forecasting In Bulgaria (abstract) PRESENTER: Hristo Grigorov |
| 11:30 | A Governance-Aware, Privacy-Preserving, Event-Driven Conceptual Model for Supply Chain Traceability (abstract) PRESENTER: Aleksandar Panayotov |
| 11:45 | Blockchain for EUPHEMIA Market Transparency (abstract) |
| 12:00 | Quantum Machine Learning for Enhanced Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction (abstract) |
| 12:15 | Implementation and evaluation of the shortest-path algorithm for GIS Network Routing (abstract) |
| 12:30 | A Hybrid Synthetic Dataset Generation for Robust Document Recognition Using Image Rendering and Domain Randomization (abstract) |
| 12:45 | Machine Learning-Based Heart Disease Prediction: A Comparative Analysis with Feature Importance Evaluation (abstract) |
| 13:00 | Bidirectional Transformer Representations for Transferable Statistical Language Models (abstract) |
| 13:15 | Adversarial Robustness and Explainability in AI-Generated Face Detection (abstract) |
09:30-14:00 Session 5C: SECTION 4 - Mechanical Engineering
Online presentations will be held. Microsoft Teams will be used for online presentations and session streaming.
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Location: 4422
| 09:30 | Optimizing Computer Mouse Shells Design Based on Viet-namese Student Anthropometry (abstract) |
| 09:45 | Numerical Analysis of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Wavy Microchannels with Pin Inserts (abstract) |
| 10:00 | Influence of a Confuser–Diffuser Channel on the Energy Effi-ciency of an Idealized Theoretical Model of a Wind Turbine (abstract) |
| 10:15 | Investigation of Airflow Parameters in a G-Shaped Channel (abstract) |
| 10:30 | Investigation of Optimal Temperature Parameters in ABS Additive Printing (abstract) |
| 10:45 | Manufacturing Technologies Comparison for Nozzles (abstract) |
09:30-14:00 Session 5D: SECTION 6 - Materials Science
Online presentations will be held. Microsoft Teams will be used for online presentations and session streaming.
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Location: 4425
| 09:30 | Rheological Properties of Bitumen Modified with Crumb Rubber and Devulcanized Rubber (abstract) |
| 09:45 | Influence of Chemical Composition on Microstructure and Hardness of 24Cr–Ni Steels Alloyed with Nitrogen (abstract) |
| 10:00 | Influеncе оf Chеmicаl Cоmpоsitiоn оn Micrоstructurе аnd Hаrdnеss оf High-Chrоmium Cаst Irоns (abstract) |
| 10:15 | Investigation of the Corrosion of Steel S235JR in Common Beverages (abstract) |