These pages contain a brief overview of the projects carried out as part of the activities conducted by members of AI-COMPILE, the research group for the development of artificial intelligence at the Faculty of Science, University of Split.
Project: AITECH – Artificial Intelligence for Future Technical Education and Industrial Competitiveness
Project leader: prof. dr. sc. Saša Mladenović,
Faculty of Science, University of Split, Croatia
The AITECH project – Artificial Intelligence for Future Technical Education and Industrial Competitiveness – belongs to the STEM domain and is based on an interdisciplinary approach that integrates computer science, engineering, pedagogy, and psychology. The main goal of the project is to develop and implement advanced AI algorithms and models for accelerated and personalised education in technical and engineering disciplines, with a focus on developing competencies aligned with the needs of Smart Industry.
The project includes the development of adaptive AI systems for learning and career guidance, intelligent educational devices with biometric sensors (e.g., EEG, camera, VR/AR), and learning models supported by generative AI. Simultaneously, it addresses user acceptance and ethical challenges related to AI technologies, ensuring compliance with the GDPR and the EU AI Act. AITECH also foresees pilot implementation and evaluation of AI-based solutions in both educational and industrial contexts, thus enabling effective knowledge transfer into practice.
The project contributes to the development of technologically relevant and ethically sound education, reinforcing European competitiveness through the creation of a flexible, highly educated technical workforce ready to meet the challenges of digital and industrial transformation.
The AITECH project is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU and the Republic of Croatia through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026, under the Call for Institutional Research Projects launched by the University of Split. The project is implemented based on the Programme Agreement between the University of Split and the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth, and supported by the Senate Decision of the University of Split (KLASA: 029-03/25-01/16, URBROJ: 2181-202-3-01-6, dated 20 October 2025).
Project: AI3E – Artificial Intelligence in Education, Exploration, and Enhancement: Innovative Methods, Techniques, and Tools
The AI3E project focuses on researching, developing, and implementing advanced methods, techniques, and tools of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance practices in the fields of education, research, and industry. We will concentrate on creating integrated solutions that foster collaboration among these three sectors, establishing a sustainable and innovative community that leverages the capabilities of AI. The project will encompass the development of systematic learning models tailored to the evolving expectations of the educational system and the labour market. In the research domain, optimization of research processes using advanced analytical tools will be explored, along with the implementation of intelligent systems in industry to enhance productivity and stimulate innovation development. Through a multidisciplinary approach, AI3E will contribute to the broader acceptance and application of AI technologies in society, fostering synergy among the academic community, research institutions, and industrial partners.
This project has been institutionally accepted by the Faculty of Science at the University of Split (02.2024.-02.2026.)
Project: AI Goes to School
This project aims to design, develop, and implement a series of activities tailored to the age and knowledge level of participants to introduce them to the concepts of artificial intelligence, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of its application. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical use of artificial intelligence and the development of socially responsible applications of new technologies.
This project is part of a broader initiative conducted by Digital Dalmatia and Split-Dalmatia County as part of efforts to promote the development of the ICT sector in the county. More information can be found on this page.
Project: Safety in the Virtual World
In collaboration with primary school teachers participating in the EDIT Code School program, which has been running for seven years as part of the ICT County project, a series of extracurricular activities has been designed to educate students about the dangers present in the virtual world that each of us carries in our pockets. Mobile devices and constant internet connectivity expose us to a world of possibilities, but also to dangers. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to handle messages, emails, rewards, and similar aspects, as well as how to encrypt data to ensure it is readable only by intended recipients, through a series of workshops and lectures offered by this program in the school environment or at the Faculty of Science, University of Split.
This project is part of a broader initiative conducted by Digital Dalmatia and Split-Dalmatia County as part of efforts to promote the development of the ICT sector in the county.
Project: TeachIT – Innovations in Computer Science Education
The aim of the project is to enhance the quality and innovation of computer science education in primary and secondary schools through research and a series of thematic workshops and lectures. The project implementation is envisioned in 3 phases. The objective of the first phase is to conduct research among computer science teachers in primary and secondary schools to identify key topics of interest and gain insight into their current needs and challenges (methodology: surveys, interviews, focus groups). The second phase involves designing and conducting a series of thematic workshops and lectures focusing on the needs and issues identified in the first phase. Activities may be directed towards teachers or students. The scientific contribution in the second phase is based on the development and testing of new pedagogical methods, documenting the effectiveness of the approach, and sharing with the education community through workshop organization, and later through the publication of research results and developed methods. The final phase of the project involves analyzing the data obtained during the project and presenting the results – in the form of a scientific paper to be presented at an international scientific conference or published in a scientific journal. In the last two phases, the potential involvement of international partners is also planned, who would participate in the evaluation of results and exchange of knowledge and practices in the field of education.
This project has been institutionally accepted by the Faculty of Science at the University of Split (01.2024.-01.2026.)