Call for Papers – InnoVeTAS 2024

8th Agria Conference on Innovative Vehicle Technologies and Automation Solutions
InnoVeTAS 2024

Innovate, Collaborate, Transform!

9th of May 2024 Eger, Hungary

Technical Sponsor: Emerson Automation FCP Kft.

Organizer: Óbuda University, Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering, Institute of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering

The Scope:

The main goal of InnoVeTAS 2024 conference is to provide an opportunity for today’s innovative vehicles and for professionals working in the development of industrial automation to present their results and share their experience in the following areas:

  • development, production and maintenance of state of the art innovative vehicles;
    • measurement and control technology applications;
    • industrial automation solutions;
    • development of engineering processes, methods and tools;
    • protection of intellectual property of innovations;
    • theoretical and practical aspects of Digital Transformation;
    • the science and practical application of the Internet of Things (IoT);
    • development of “student-made” vehicles.

Language

The official languages of the Symposium are English and Hungarian (presentations are only in English)

Submission of Papers:

There are invited and regular papers. Authors are kindly asked to send by e-mail their abstract and full paper to innovetas@bgk.uni-obuda.hu

Instructions for Authors

The papers will be published in GÉP Journal in Hungarian and English, selection of international journal is in progress. The format of the final manuscript and instructions will be provided after selection, first versions can be sent in raw format.

Author’s Schedule:

Abstract submissionNovember 30, 2023;
Notifications of acceptanceDecember 15, 2023;
Full paper submissionFebruary 15, 2024;
NotificationMarch 15, 2024;
Final manuscript submissionApril 15, 2024;

Honorary Chairs:

Levente Kovács, Óbuda University
István Gödri, Emerson Automation FCP Kft.

Founder Chair:

László Pokorádi, Óbuda University, Budapest

Scientific Program Committee:

L. Ambroziak, Bialystok University of Technology
J. Bihari University of Miskolc
Zs. Farkas Budapest University of Technology and Economics
L. Fechete, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
W. Fiebig, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
D. Fodor, University of Pannonia
Z. Forgó, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania
L. Földi, Szent István Egyetem
R. Jánoš, Technical University of Košice
Gy. Juhász, University of Debrecen
G. Kátai-Urbán, John von Neumann University
M. Madissoo, Estonian University of Life Sciences
P. Mazeika, Klaipeda University
P. Megyeri, University of Pécs
L. Berényi, University of Miskolc
Gh. Mihai, University Politehnica of Bucharest
I. Nagy, Óbuda University
L. Osiecki, Gdańsk University of Technology
V. Pirs, Latvian University of Agriculture
V. Priede, Riga Technical University
K. Psiuk, Silesian University of Technology
M. Ranuša, Brno University of Technology
M. Simon, Universitatea Petru Maior
T. Szakács, Óbuda University
L. Soltész, Emerson Automation FCP Kft.
T. Szabó Budapest University of Technology and Economics
T.I. Tóth University of Szeged
E. Tóth-Laufer, Óbuda University
T. Mitran, University of Oradea
I. Molnár, Óbuda University

Organizing Committee Chair:

L. Soltész, Emerson Automation FCP Kft.

Organizing Committee:

Sz. Nagy, Emerson Automation FCP Kft.
M. Varga, Emerson Automation FCP Kft.
Gy. Németh, Emerson Automation FCP Kft.

Official e-mail address of the InnoVeTAS 2024:

innovetas@bgk.uni-obuda.hu

The instructors of the ÓE BGK held a training session at the Technical University of Lublin

During the implementation of the “Improving STEM Teaching Process using Digital Transformation – (DigSTEM)” project, which won the IVF “Visegrad Grant+” competition, the first training was organized at the Technical University of Lublin on October 3-4, 2023, in Poland.

During the two-day conference presenting educational practices, three lecturers from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Technology represented Óbuda University Bánki Donát Faculty: Dr. Viktor Gonda, András Horváth and Béla Mészáros. During their presentations, the advantages and disadvantages of online teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects were explained. The use of the collaborative workshop of the Moodle system in the education of forming technology was presented as a good practice, as well as possible solutions for the online education of workshop practice.


IEEE HS Student Paper Contest – Call for Papers

IEEE Hungary Section (IEEE HS) annually announces a competition for students in higher education
titled “Student Paper Contest.” Only those professional papers and theses can participate in the
competition, which were published during the period specified in this call, belong to the professional
spectrum of IEEE, written either in Hungarian or in English and were authored by a BSc/MSc/PhD
student with active student status in a Hungarian higher education institution.

In case of multiple authorship, up to a maximum of three students may apply with the same work. IEEE membership is not required for the application. Works that were already published or even awarded elsewhere are not excluded from the competition. A multi-authored work with a co-author who does not have an active student status (e.g. supervisor) can only be submitted if the name of the applying student(s) appears in the author list prior to the name of the non-applying co-author(s).

Eligible works:

  • scientific journal papers
  • scientific conference papers
  • TDK theses
  • documented project works (provided they were not the parts of compulsory studies)

A diploma thesis/work cannot be submitted, as it is a compulsory part of the university studies. If a
diploma thesis/work was written on the basis of a TDK work, this does not exclude the possibility of
submitting the TDK thesis, however in this case solely the TDK work can be submitted, omitting all the
subsequent results that were contributed as part of the diploma work.

A judging committee invited by the Chair of IEEE HS will rank the applications. Based on this ranking
the Chair of IEEE HS determines the final prizes. Shared awards can also be issued. If a large number of
applications are received, the judging committee may categorize the entries retrospectively.
The form of recognition is a certificate in English, signed by the Chair of IEEE HS and the Awards &
Recognition Chair. The awards will be presented at one of the major events of IEEE HS. There are no
limits to the number of awards that can be issued annually.

Remuneration

  • Place 1: HUF 45 000
  • Place 2: HUF 30 000
  • Place 3: HUF 20 000

Further informations

Works published between December 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023 can participate in the
competition. Works accepted for publication can only be submitted after the date of publication.
In the case of conference paper, the first day of the conference is the publication date. Unchanged republication in a journal or a monograph does not modify or update the publication date.

In the case of TDK thesis, the publication date is the day of the institutional TDK Conference. A later OTDK
participation does not modify or update the publication date, since the OTDK thesis cannot contain
new results compared to the institutional TDK work.

Applications must be submitted in PDF format to the email address lamar@uni-obuda.hu

There are no page count and appearance requirements for the submitted work, it must be attached in
its original form without any modification.

The application must be accompanied by an institutional certificate not older than 8 days, which
certifies that the applicant was an ACTIVE student during the semester in which the work was
published. The certificate must also include the level of education (BSc/MSc/PhD) in which the student
participated when the work was published. The certificate must be attached as a separate PDF file.

Only sealed and signed certificates or certificates with an institutional electronic signature can be
accepted. In the case of project work, the applicant must declare that it was not part of the compulsory
studies. The declaration must be attached as a separate PDF file.

Submission deadline

December 5, 2023 12:00 (noon) CET

Expected assessment and notification: January 5, 2024

Levente Kovács
Chair of IEEE HS

Krisztián Lamár
Awards & Recognition Chair, IEEE HS

Successful training session on the topic of transportation of dangerous materials at OE BGK

A three-day training and meeting took place between September 26, 2023 and September 28, 2023 at the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering within the framework of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education (https://bgk.uni-obuda.hu/en/dgtrans-eng/). The purpose of the training is primarily to share educational methods and best practices with the instructors of the participating partner institutions.

The event was opened by Prof. Dr. László Gulácsi, vice rector for research, who emphasized the internationalization efforts of Óbuda University and welcomed the representatives of the participating Higher Education Institutions from Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, Greece and Poland. Prof. Dr. Nebojsa Arsic, the rector of the University of Pristina in Kosovska Mitrovica, the professional leader of the DGTRANS project, expressed his great pleasure that close cooperation is realized with Óbuda University in the implementation of several successful international projects. The professional leader of the project on behalf of Óbuda University is Dr. Ágota Drégelyi-Kiss, associate professor at the Department of Manufacturing Technology, OE BGK.

The series of professional presentations began with the presentation about Data centre for disaster prevention by Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, dean of Bánki Faculty. Two presentations were showed related to the transport of dangerous materials and their preparations from Institute of Disaster Management, University of Public Service: Dr. habil. By Lajos Kátai-Urbán and Csaba Almási.

On the second day of the training, Dr. Arnold Őszi, assistant professor at ÓE Bánki Faculty presented how drones can be called to assist during the detection of accidents involving hazardous materials. Georgina Nóra Tóth pointed out the correct assessment of risks related to transport of dangerous goods, and Dr. Gabriella Farkas, head of the Department of Manufacturing Technology, gave a longer presentation on the quality requirements of the packaging of dangerous materials.

On the last day of the Budapest meeting of the DGTRANS project, we visited the LEAN laboratory, where the methods of our practical training were presented. Finally, representatives of the Óbuda University Racing Team (https://ourteam.hu/) held a short presentation about the Formula Student single-seater car construction competition and their achievements so far.

During the training, we hosted nearly forty people at the Bánki Faculty, and they watched the professional materials prepared by our colleagues with great interest. We closed the first year of the DGTRANS project with this training, further the focus will be on the development of curricula and subjects by Higher Educational Institutions of the Western Balkan countries.

Dr. Ágota Drégelyi-Kiss
the leader of the DGTRANS project at ÓE


China Day at Óbuda University Bánki Donát Faculty

In order to promote the bonding between Chinese students studying at Óbuda University, to exchange study and life experiences, and the future potential collaboration between Chinese universities and Óbuda University – on September 26, 2023, the first China Day at Óbuda University was organized at Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering.

The conference was held in hybrid format in the “J” building wing newly added to the Faculty.

The participants (by speech order):

Vice Rector for Research Prof. Dr. László Gulácsi gave the opening speech, warmly welcomed the audience and explained the current situation of the Óbuda University and its excellent results regarding the ranking.

Chief Director for International Affairs Mr. Tibor Bial greeted those present, then recommended that the Chinese students get to know Óbuda University and its students as well as Budapest and Hungary as much as possible. He added: with their knowledge and experience, they can help their fellow students who want to come to our university to study and introduce us.

Dean of Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering & Administration coordinator of Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences (BDI) Prof. Dr. Rajnai Zoltán greeted the audience and introduced them to the interesting history of Bánki, provided an insight into education and the vibrant student life.

Then, the counselor of the Education and Culture Office of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Chen Kun highlighted the importance of relationship between Hungary and China in eduction, introduced the basic situation of Chinese students and scholars in Hungary and his wishes for Chinese Students and Scholars Association to be the bridge for future collaboration between Chinese students and Óbuda University. He also welcome Óbuda University professors and students to visit China.

President of Central and Eastern Europe – China Science and Technology Exchange Association; honorary citizen of Kozármisleny; co-founder and president of the Tokaj Culture foundation Mr. Jiao Chao, introduced his bridging work between Hungary and China. Especially, his association in organizing three big Innovation and Entreprenuership Competions, which attract world talents to Ji Nan, China. These can be good opportunities for all students at Óbuda Unversity to practice and visit China.

President of Chinese Students and Scholars Association in Hungary and Ph.D. candidate at ELTE Mr. Li Jianhao, introduced the official Chinese Students and Scholars Association and he also welcomed Óbuda University (hereafter ÓU) to organize students activities jointly.

Vice president for foreign affairs and DOSZ ambassador Mr. Norbert Bencze, introduced the The Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA Candidates, and his wishes for future collobaration.

Employee in Central European Trade and Logistics Cooperation Zone & President of Chinese Students and Scholars Association in Hungary, Budapest universities branch(CSSAH)& Master student at BGE Mr. Li Boyuan introduced his company and the future bright collaboration.

Ph.D. candidate at Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences (BDI) Mr. Song Yang shared his study and work experience in China and Hungary.

Mr. Cen Xuanzhen (Ph.D. candidate at BDI) shared the collaboration between his home university in China and Hungarian universities.

Mr. Asiru (online) (master student at ÓU) shared his sports avtivities at ÓU and in Hungary.

Ms. Urangua Lkhagvasuren, from Mongolia (master student at ÓU) shared her 5 years studies in China and study at Obuda University.

Ms. Xie Qiongzhen (online) (master student at ÓU) shared her study and work experience in Budapest and her suggestions in learning Hungarian language.

Ms. Zhang Jinfeng (master student at ÓU) shared her study and work experience in Budapest.

Ms. Du Yuwei (master student at ÓU) shared her different study experience between her home university and ÓU.

Mr. Zhang Qiaolin, first year Ph.D. student at BDI shared his study experience in China and his study plan at ÓU.

Mr. Chen Hairong, first year Ph.D. student at BDI shared his study experience in China and his study plan at ÓU.

Ms. Wu Yue (Ph.D. candidate at BDI) shared her study experience in China and Hungary, and suggested Chinese students to take opportunities in Budapest to bridge the relationship between Hungary and China.

There were additional participants from Hungarian-Chinese Friendship Association, chinese students at ÓU and other universities and employees at ÓU.

Ms. Wu Yue


ÓU Bánki Awarded Grant by the Visegrad Fund

Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering (BGK) at Óbuda University – in partnership coordinated by the Faculty of Technical Sciences at University of Mitrovica, Kosovo* (*UN Security Council Resolution 1244) – successfully applied for and was awarded by the International Visegrad Fund (IVF) a “Visegrad+ Grant” of EUR 8.790 for the project “Improving STEM Teaching Process using Digital Transformation – DigSTEM”.

The aim of the Project is to improve the application of digital technologies in the educational process of Kosovo’s higher education institutions (HEIs) through the exchange of experience between HEIs of Kosovo and the Visegrad region. The project concerns the educational processes of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

At Óbuda University, the project leader is Dr. Ágota Drégelyi-Kiss. In addition to the project manager, lecturers from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Technology are involved in the implementation of the project: Dr. Viktor Gonda, András Horváth and Béla Mészáros.

Project implementation period is 01.09.2023-28.02.2025.

Are you interested in cyber security? Join us at Alverad-Bánki International Cyber Security Conference

On October 25, 2023, Alverad Technology Focus Kft. and the Óbuda University Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering will hold their international scientific conference in a hybrid format for the first time.

The purpose of the conference is to make the latest domestic and international research results available to the expert audience, and to provide an opportunity for young researchers and PhD students to gain publication practice. Our aim is also to deepen the scientific relations between the lecturers and students of the partner universities, as well as our colleagues.

The 1st Alverad-Bánki International Cyber Security Conference provides an opportunity for young researchers and doctoral students to present research results in the fields of cyber security, artificial intelligence, as well as security engineering, electrical engineering and IT sciences.

Application information and registration: https://bgk.uni-obuda.hu/en/alverad-banki-cyber-security-conference/

Humanitarian Response Manager graduation ceremony

Class of 2023 of the Humanitarian Response Manager post-graduate training has received their certificates on 19 July 2023. During the one-year course, a number of researchers from the Africa Research Institute have contributed to the curriculum. We would like to congratulate to all those who successfully completed the training and obtained the certificate!

More information about the course and the application: https://bgk.uni-obuda.hu/en/humanitarian-response-manager-specialized-training/