SST 2026 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Conference venue: Hotel Osijek, Šamačka ul. 4, 31000, Osijek, Croatia

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

09:00 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:30
Greetings / Opening ceremonyRoom A – Lipa
10:30 – 11:30
Keynote Lecture 1Room A – LipaChair: Danijel Topić

Dr. Tomi MedvedWhere is the flexibility everybody talks about?
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break + Poster Session (Sponsors)Room B – Kesten
12:00 – 13:30
Electrical Machines, Drives and Power ConvertersRoom B – Kesten · 6 papersChair: Denis Pelin
Andrej Brandis, Denis Pelin, Robert Bedeković and Kristian KnolHardware-in-the-Loop-Driven Development and Validation of a Modular Half-Bridge VSI Control Unit
Dominik Cikač, Nikola Turk, Neven Bulić and Marino BrčićParameter Estimation of the Electrically Excited Synchronous Machine for High Performance Medium Voltage Drives in Industrial Environment
Maks Jerčinović, Rene Prenc, Vedran Kirinčić and V Bala Murali KrishnaFOC Regulation for Different AC Motors in Electric Vehicles
Marinko Barukčić, Goran Kurtović, Tin Benšić and Boris FažoMulti-Harmonic Back-EMF Modeling for BLDC Motor Simulation
Luka Živković, Tin Benšić, Patricija Ronta and Markus SieversIdentification of Operating Regimes of an Induction Motor Drive Using Support Vector Machines
Vedrana Jerković Štil, Željko Špoljarić and Krešimir MikloševićEnergy Loss Reduction Trends in Multi-Motor Electrical Drives
COLOURS CoLab: Smart Systems for Smart FarmingRoom A – Lipa · 4 talks · 1 online
Opening ceremony
Petra PejićFERIT, UNIOSRobotics in Agriculture
OnlineÁlvaro Sánchez VirostaUCLMSmart farming using remote sensing techniques
Dominik VukovićAgricultural Institute OsijekSmart Pruning: Man and the Machines
Emanuela MatićScoop Technologies, Agro Invest Grupa d.o.o.From Field Operations to Agricultural AI: How YOPS and Agro Invest Built the Data Foundation for Smart Farming
13:30 – 14:45
Lunch + Networking (Hotel Osijek)
14:45 – 16:30
Special Session: Creating synergies in Widening countries on the topic of low-voltage grid management – SynGRIDRoom B – Kesten · 8 papers
Luka Gjurić and Hrvoje PandžićModeling and Optimization of a Dual-Chemistry Lithium-Ion Battery for BEV Drive Cycles
Tomislav Markotić, Matej Žnidarec, Damir Šljivac, Tomi Medved, Alexandros-Georgios Chronis and Danijel TopićOptimal Sizing and Scheduling of Prosumer BESS Considering Equivalent Full Cycles
Josip Vukušić and Hrvoje PandžićLithium-Ion Battery Capacity and State Determination: Metrics, Influencing Factors, and Modelling Strategies
Alexandros-Georgios Chronis, Iasonas Kouveliotis-Lysikatos, Jan Jeriha, Athanasios Vasilakis and Nikos HatziargyriouOn the Cost of Fairness in Regulated Energy Sharing Schemes
Zvonimir Šimić, Nemanja Mišljenović, Sanja Kelemen, Marina Dubravac and Danijel TopićThe Profitability Analysis of PV-BESS under Net-billing Model for Households in Croatia with Respect to Different Battery Prices
Sanja Kelemen, Nemanja Mišljenović, Goran Knežević and Zvonimir ŠimićA Benefit-Sharing Mechanism Based on Peer-to-Peer Trading Activity in Local Energy Community
Matej Žnidarec, Nemanja Mišljenović, Mario Primorac, Marina Dubravac, Alkistis Kontou and Nikos HatziargyriouElectric Vehicle Flexibility in Prosumer Microgrid: Experimental Validation
Helena Bošnjak, Matej Žnidarec, Damir Šljivac, Nemanja Mišljenović and Goran KneževićImpact of BESS Operations on Increasing Renewable Hosting Capacity in Distribution Grids
15:00 – 16:30
COLOURS CoLab: Smart Systems for Smart Farming – Expert panelRoom A – Lipa
Expert panel: round table discussion with quadruple helix stakeholders, followed by a summary session
Petra Pejić, Dominik Vuković, Emanuela Matić
16:45 – 18:15
Vehicle Control, Charging Behaviour and Market ParticipationRoom B – Kesten · 5 papers · 2 onlineChair: Mario Primorac
Luka Gjurić and Hrvoje PandžićAdvanced Concepts for Uncertainty-Aware EV Aggregator Flexibility Services: A Review of Market Deliverability and Enabling ICT
OnlineBranimir ŠkugorStochastic Dynamic Programming-Based Energy-Efficient Front-Rear Torque Vectoring of Multi-Motor Electric Vehicles With Disconnect Clutches
OnlineConstantin-Laurentiu Paraschiv and Marius-Constantin VochinAI-Enabled BMS Architecture with Security-by-Design and Systematic TARA per ISO/SAE 21434
Matko Mesar, Luka Duić and Hrvoje PandžićForecasting Activation Volumes and Balancing Energy Prices of aFRR Reserves in Croatia
Matija Leš and Branimir ŠkugorStochastic Modelling of Electric Vehicle Charging Patterns using Kernel Density Estimation and Gaussian Copula Methods
Human-Centred Digital Twins, Smart Buildings and Industrial Process ControlRoom A – Lipa · 5 papers · 1 onlineChairs: Hrvoje Glavaš, Željko Špoljarić
Natashae Edeh and Tom GrossA Human-Cyber-Physical Systems Framework for Industry 5.0
Marko Budimir, Dejan Strbad, Toma Šiklić, Mihaela Tomaz, Filip Novoselnik and Ante BilušićA Traceable Digital-Twin Framework for Smart Ultrasonic Inspection in Opaque Liquid-Metal Environments
OnlineInga Skvortsova, Olga Ergunova, Andrey Somov, Timur Ezirbaev, Sergey Chayuk and Irina BagaevaA Socio-Technical Management Framework for AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Deployment in District Heating Infrastructure
Leo Patrlj, Branimir Novoselnik, Mario Vašak and Mato BaotićRobust Predictive Control of Biological Reactor
Alan LučićA Three-Layer Cyber-Physical Retrofit for Contamination Control in Legacy Industrial Infrastructure: Empirical Evidence and Architectural Framework
20:00 – 22:00
Welcome cocktail + Networking (Hotel Osijek)

Thursday, 29 October 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Registration
09:30 – 11:00
Renewable Energy Systems: Components, Power Quality and Grid IntegrationRoom B – Kesten · 6 papersChair: Matej Žnidarec
Matej Cenký, Illia Lazarenko and Jozef BendíkComparison of the Accuracy of Cadastral Maps and CLC Database in Evaluating the Potential of Agrivoltaics of the Slovak Republic
Alejandro Carretero-Hernandez, Estefania Artigao and Sergio Martin-MartinezOn the Variability of THDi in Identical PV Inverters: Impact of Plant Topology and Grid Integration
Jernej Počivalnik, Domen Kuhar, Eva Simonič, Sebastijan Seme and Klemen SredenšekRestoring Investment Viability after Net-Metering: A Case Study for Slovenia
Domen Kuhar, Jernej Počivalnik, Amor Chowdhury, Eva Simonič, Sebastijan Seme and Klemen SredenšekThermal and Microscopic Analysis of Photovoltaic Cables
Dominik Miloš, Viktor Milardić, Amir Tokić and Nikola PletikosaMethod for Determining Lightning Current Waveform Using Wind Turbine Tower Base Measurements
Eva Simonič, Klemen Srpčič, Jernej Počivalnik, Domen Kuhar, Klemen Sredenšek and Sebastijan SemeA Classification Framework for Assessing Grid Integration of Low-Carbon Technologies
Computer Vision and 3D PerceptionRoom A – Lipa · 6 papersChair: Tomislav Matić
Davorin Miličević, Tomislav Matić, Ratko Grbić and Ivan VidovićComparative Evaluation of Lightweight Object Detectors on Affordable Edge Platforms: PYNQ-Z2, Jetson Nano, and Raspberry Pi 4
Davorin Miličević, Ratko Grbić, Josip Job and Tomislav MatićComparative Study of Pruning, Quantization and Knowledge Distillation for CNN Compression
Antonio Antunovic and Josip BalenLanguage Descriptions as Scene-Invariant Features for Video Anomaly Detection
Lovro Ružman, Jana Dukić and Emmanuel Karlo NyarkoEvaluating 3D Deep Learning Architectures for Ground Filtering in Agricultural Point Clouds
Robert Slamnjaković, Juraj Perić, Marija Habijan and Irena GalićObjective and Subjective Evaluation of Traditional and Deep Learning Methods for Low-Light Image Enhancement
Sani Isnain, Jana Dukić and Petra PejićDetection of Water Sprouts in Plum Tree Models Reconstructed Using Depth Images
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee BreakRoom B – Kesten
11:30 – 12:30
Keynote Lecture 2Room A – LipaChair: Emmanuel Karlo Nyarko

Francisco Martínez ÁlvarezQuantum Machine Learning for Electrical Engineering and Electronics: Foundations, Opportunities and Emerging Applications
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch (Hotel Osijek)
14:00 – 15:30
Power System Analysis, Stability and PlanningRoom B – Kesten · 6 papersChairs: Predrag Marić, Krešimir Fekete
Hasen Zejćirović, Mirza Kušljugić and Tatjana KonjićAdaptive Assignment of Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Control Modes Under Varying Grid Conditions: A Simulation-Based Approach
Edina Čerkezović, Majda Tešanović, Sanela Užičanin and Hasen ZejćirovićComparative Analysis of DGA-Based Transformer Fault Diagnosis Methods Using AI Techniques
Adela Ihas Vukušić, Ružica Kljajić, Predrag Marić and Krešimir FeketeDynamic Performance Evaluation of SVC with POD Controller for Stability Enhancement
Hajrudin Jupić, Tatjana Konjić and Mia Lešić AganovićDynamic Reconfiguration of an Active Distribution Network With PV Generation Profiles Using Simulated Annealing
Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira, Phillipe Vilaça Gomes and João Tomé SaraivaComparison of Transmission Expansion Planning Approaches: Deterministic, Robust Optimization and Stochastic Programming Based Models
Ružica Kljajić, Predrag Marić, Krešimir Fekete, Domagoj Talapko and Dino MasleInfluence of Data Centre Operational Modes on Power System Performance During Disturbances
Cybersecurity, Trust and Data IntegrityRoom A – Lipa · 6 papers · 1 onlineChairs: Drago Žagar, Krešimir Grgić
OnlineSandra Melovic, Dusanka Dakic, Darko Stefanovic and Teodora VuckovicTrust and Transparency in AI-Supported e-Voting: A Systematic Review
Aaron Delago and Simon KünzliApplied Data Integrity Protection on Non-Volatile Memory in Embedded Systems
Ahmed Afif Monrat, Gonesh Chandra Saha and Karl AnderssonAdaptive Cloud Security Framework for DDoS Resilience Using Auto Scaling, Load Balancing, and Fault Recovery in AWS
Daniel Ouma and Kinyua WachiraEnhancing FDA Traceability: Integrating Secure IoT Hardware and NFTs to Fortify Critical Tracking Events and Key Data Elements
Marko Šarić and Krešimir GrgićReview of Cyber-Physical Security Challenges and Mitigation Strategies in IEC 61850-Based Digital Substations
Nikola Mostarac and Petar MostaracApplication-Specific Conceptual Evaluation Framework for AI-Augmented Time-Constrained Air-Defense Decision Support in Critical Infrastructure Protection
15:30 – 16:00
Coffee BreakRoom B – Kesten
16:00 – 17:30
Electromagnetic Design, Measurement and InstrumentationRoom B – Kesten · 6 papersChairs: Tin Benšić, Slavko Rupčić
Vanja Mandrić, Slavko Rupčić, Bogdan Pavković and Ismail BaxhakuOrientation-Dependent Transmission Suppression of Electromagnetic Waves Using an Eccentric Ring Resonator
Vanja Mandrić, Slavko Rupčić, Dina Jukić and Ismail BaxhakuElectromagnetic Behavior of an Eccentric Ring Resonator: Analysis of Magnetic Field Intensity and Surface Current Distribution
Ivan Boljunčić, Rene Prenc, Vladimir Franki and Mathaus HasanConstruction of AVR Regulation Curves and Reactive Power Sharing
Mario Filipašić, Martin Dadić and Aleksandar KosanovićMiniaturized PCB-Based Shielded Loop Magnetic Field Probe for High-Frequency Electrostatic Discharge Characterization
Juraj Marković, Krešimir Markanović and Hrvoje GlavašInterlocking Conditions in High-Voltage Substations Based on the IEC 61850 Communication Standard
Josip Kocman, Petar Mostarac, Željko Ilić and Gordan ŠišulDimensioning of an AC Current Measurement Coil on a Multilayer PCB
Environmental Monitoring, Remote Sensing and Autonomous Sensing PlatformsRoom A – Lipa · 6 papers · 1 onlineChair: Tomislav Keser
Lewis Hall Rudford, Sara Sharifzadeh, Nicholas Micallef, Paul Lewis, Philip Webb and Daniele DonedduImproving Rare Event Prediction in Indoor Air Quality Forecasting Using Synthetic Data and Weighted Learning
OnlineAdvaith RajagopalanResource-Constrained Edge Computing Architecture for Multi-Sensor Autonomous Marine Monitoring
Mislav Ćaleta, Josip Balen and Davor DamjanovićAI-Driven Fire Safety: A Systematic Review of Prevention, Detection, and Management Methodologies
Matei Alexandru Costea and Adam HillA Microphone Array for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Based Acoustic Analysis
Matej Arlović, Veronika Trninić and Petar MarićAdaptive Patch-to-Patch Diffusion Sampling for Guided Cloud Removal in Remote Sensing Imagery
Marin Zdunić, Josip Spišić, Tomislav Keser and Davor VinkoEmbedded Edge-IoT Solution for Visual Based Plant Health Assessment
19:00 – 23:00
Gala Dinner + Awards

Friday, 30 October 2026

08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 10:45
Biomedical Signals, Imaging and Health Data AnalyticsRoom B – Kesten · 6 papers · 1 onlineChair: Mario Dudjak
Manuel BrkovićGenetic Algorithm-Based Optimization of FIR Filters for ECG Denoising under Simulated Firefighter Operational Conditions
Patrik Hrvoje Radočaj, Marija Habijan, Juraj Perić and Irena GalićEvaluation of Diffusion Models for Accelerated Prostate MRI Reconstruction
Luca Borgianni, Marco Ottella and Stefano GiordanoLLM-Assisted Systematic Mapping of Underwater Wearable IoT Systems for Swimming Kinematics
Marinela Bekić and Mario DudjakEmpirical Study of Algorithm-Level Modifications for Imbalanced Medical Classification
Eugen Sedlar and Matej DzijanCross-Dataset Evaluation of Skeleton-Based Fall Detection Using BiLSTM and Transformer-LSTM
OnlineJoud Elghobashi, Maria Rooeintan, Zainab Imtiaz, Zenab Elgamal, Ibrahim Hashem, Amel Al Ali and Ahmed M. KhedrMulti-Species Gene Family Classification of Protein-Coding DNA Sequences via k-mer Feature Engineering and Ensemble Learning
PhD ForumRoom A – LipaChair: Marin Benčević
10:45 – 11:15
Coffee BreakRoom B – Kesten
11:15 – 12:45
Large Language Models: Efficiency, Evaluation and ApplicationsRoom B – Kesten · 6 papers · 1 onlineChairs: Zdravko Krpić, Ivica Lukić
Časlav Livada, Alfonzo Baumgartner, Tomislav Galba and Ratko GrbićDecision-Making Paradigms in Turn-Based Tactical Games
Tea Krčmar, Dina Šabanović, Zdravko Krpić and Ivica LukićOn the Regularisation Properties of Structural Pruning in LLM-Based Anomaly Detection
Ariana Dobrostal and Marko HorvatDetecting AI-Generated Text in Croatian Using Syntactic, Semantic, and Stylistic Features
Nikola Muženjak, Krešimir Nenadić, Robert Šojo and Tomislav KrpanApplication of Artificial Intelligence in Web Application Testing: A Comparative Evaluation of Large Language Models
OnlineArwa Alzaabi and Ahmed M. KhedrDefining Machine Intelligence: A Critical Survey of Direct and Indirect Approaches
Hrvoje Leventić, Dragana Božić Lenard, Krešimir Romić and Ivan LončarEmpirical Evaluation of LLM Agents for Legal Research over Croatian Court Decisions
Intelligent Transportation and Data-Driven Urban ServicesRoom A – Lipa · 6 papers · 4 onlineChairs: Dražen Bajer, Krešimir Nenadić
OnlineMihail Stamenov, Petar Tomov, Dessislava Petrova-Antonova, Hui Song and Dumitru RomanComposable Microservice Architecture for Intent-Based Urban Traffic Analytics
Marko Marinac, Nikica Perić and Vinko LešićWeek-ahead Traffic Forecasting in the Highway Tunnel
Miguel Carvalhosa, Rafael Almeida, David Rocha, João Almeida and Joaquim FerreiraEnhancing Traffic Safety and Efficiency Through Wireless Road Sensors Integration
OnlineOlga Ergunova, Aleksey M. Fadeev, Andrey Somov and Li YinHybrid Explainable AI Framework for Predictive Labor Market Risk Management in Smart City Ecosystems
OnlineOlga Ergunova, Andrey Somov, Li Yin, Marina Morozova, Natalia Belyakova and Evgenii MakarenkoBig Data-Driven Smart Information System for Neural Labor Market Forecasting in Eurasian Megacities
OnlineFatou Ciré Emilie Sané, Maissa Mbaye, Bamba Gueye, Bashima Islam and Alexander M. WyglinskiTyped Multi-Scale Anomaly Detection for Low-Cost IoT Sensors in Open Waste Burning Environments: An STL-TCN-N-BEATS-VAE Framework
12:45 – 13:00
Closing ceremonyRoom A – Lipa
13:00 – 14:00
Coffee and Light LunchRoom B – Kesten