Novi Sad, located on the shores of the Danube river, is a city rich in history and culture, known for the historic Petrovaradin Fortress and its vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. With its multinational heritage, Novi Sad offers a perfect blend of academic and cultural life, providing an inspiring environment for learning and growth.

The curriculum includes two days of lectures (days 1-2) delivered by various experts and two days (days 3-4) of practical work done by the students in groups. At the end of day 4 students will present their group’s work and results obtained. A more detailed programme is shown here below.

PROGRAM AGENDA

Day 1 (Monday June 30^th): Fundamentals of Physics-Based Flood Modeling

• Introduction to physics-based flood models
• Data collection and processing for building and calibrating flood models
• Flood modeling software
  Lecturers:
  • Prof. Dr Zoran Kapelan – Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
  • Prof. Dr Zoran Vojinović – Delft Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft)
  • Dr Natasa Manojlović – Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

Day 2 (Tuesday July 1^st): Introduction to Deep Learning & Computer Vision & Remote Sensing Data for Flood Risk Management

• Deep learning models for flood risk management
• ML-based real-world applications for flood risk management
• Remount sensing data and real-world applications for flood detection
  Lecturers:
  • Dr Velibor Ilić – Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia (IVI)
  • Dr Milan Dotlić – Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia (IVI)

Day 3 (Wednesday July 2^nd): Practical Applications (Part 1)

• Setup of the Python environment at participants laptops
• Group work on data preparation for flood modelling
  Lecturers:
  • Dr Velibor Ilić – Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia (IVI)
  • Dr Veljko Prodanović – Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia (IVI)
  • Dr Milan Stojković – Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia (IVI)

Day 4 (Thursday July 3^rd): Practical Applications (Part 2)

• Group work on ML model tuning for flood modelling
• Group work on ML flood prediction
• Project presentations and Certification awards
  Lecturers:
  • Dr Veljko Prodanović – Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia (IVI)
  • Dr Milan Stojković – Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia (IVI)

Field Study

• An additional day will be dedicated to a field study to 3Lateral company (part of EPIC Games) specializing in 3D environment and character creation for gaming (3lateral: https://www.3lateral.com/). More details about the visit will be provided soon.

Who Should Attend?

This Summer School is for:

• Students, researchers, and professionals interested in computer science, AI, water management, urban planning, and environmental science.

• Understanding the AI concepts relevant to modelling of urban flood risks;
• Working on real-world problems through collaborative exercises or case studies;
• Collaborating with engineers and professionals by integrating AI into water management.

• Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
• Available places are limited, hence early registration is recommended.
• Registration is free and includes the full academic program and lunches on days 1-5 of the summer school. Travel and accommodation are self-funded.

*If there are multiple participants from Belgrade, the project may organize group transportation to Novi Sad.
*If you need information regarding accommodation or other logistics, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Download the Leaflet

For more detailed information about the ARTIFACT Summer School, read the leaflet here: ARTIFACT Summer School 2025.

Have questions or need more information?

Feel free to get in touch:
Dr. Milan Stojković – milan.stojkovic@ivi.ac.rs
Dr. Veljko Prodanović – veljko.prodanovic@ivi.ac.rs