Iva Bojic, PhD
Her research interests include big data analysis, complex systems, self-organization, synchronization, social networks, STEM outreach activities, multi-agent systems and energy-awareness. She co-authored more than 40 scientific and professional papers as book chapters and articles in journals and conference proceedings. She was an external Research Associate for the project “Machine-to-Machine Communication” supported by the Ericsson Nikola Tesla R&D Centre in Zagreb and participated in a national research project funded by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports. She has also been involved in two “Cooperation in Science and Technology” (COST) action, funded by the European Science Foundation.
Currently, she serves as a Chair of the Organizational committee of SUZA at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb and a Chair of IEEE Educational Activities for Croatia Section. She has also served as a Programme Committee (co)chair, a Programme Committee member and a reviewer for international conferences and journals.
- Ph.D. (2013, Computer Science, University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing)
- M.Sc. (2011, Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Zagreb Faculty of Science)
- M.Eng. (2009, Computer Science, University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing)
- big data analysis
- complex systems
- self-organization
- social networks
- STEM outreach activities
- multi-agent systems
- energy-awareness
- Winner of “LinkedIn Economic Graph Challenge” (2015). Awarded by LinkedIn
- Finalist of “MIT Enabling Society Tech Competition” (2015). Awarded by MIT
- Fulbright Scholarship for post-doctoral research at MIT (2014). Awarded by United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Annual Croatian National Award for extraordinary involvement in STEM outreach activities (2014). Awarded by Croatian government
- Annual AMAC-UK award for young scientists and researchers supporting their research conducted in UK (2014). Awarded from Almae Matris Alumni Croaticae
- Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for strength of academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science (2012). Awarded by Google
- Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship in recognition of exemplary involvement in IEEE student chapter activities and excellent academic achievement (2012). Awarded by IEEE
Publications
Podobnik, B., Lipić, T., Bojić, I. & Antulov-Fantulin , N. (2016) Cities' influence on spatial epidemics: Comment on “Pattern transitions in spatial epidemics: Mechanisms and emergent properties” by Gui-Quan Sun et al.. Physics of life reviews, 19, 90-92 doi:10.1016/j.plrev.2016.10.009. https://www.bib.irb.hr/854595
Skočir, P., Bojić, I. & Ježić, G. (2014) Implementation of Agent-Based Games Recommendation System on Mobile Platforms. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 296, 67-76 doi:10.1007/978-3-319-07650-8_8. https://www.bib.irb.hr/697811
Bojić, I., Podobnik, V. & Petrić, A. (2012) Swarm-oriented mobile services: Step towards green communication. Expert systems with applications, 39 (9), 7874-7886 doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2012.01.120. https://www.bib.irb.hr/576023
Bojić, I. & Kušek, M. (2012) Comparing Different Overlay Topologies and Metrics in Pulse-Coupled Multi-Agent Systems. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 7327, 464-473. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/575156). https://www.bib.irb.hr/575156
Bojić, I., Podobnik, V., Ljubi, I., Ježić, G. & Kušek, M. (2012) A Self-optimizing Mobile Network: Auto-tuning the Network with Firefly-synchronized Agents. Information sciences, 182 (1), 77-92 doi:10.1016/j.ins.2010.11.017. https://www.bib.irb.hr/483979
Bojić, I., Lipić, T., Kušek, M. & Ježić, G. (2011) Extending the JADE Agent Behaviour Model with JBehaviourTrees Framework. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 6682, 159-168 doi:10.1007/978-3-642-22000-5_18. https://www.bib.irb.hr/515836
Bojić, I., Podobnik, V., Kušek, M. & Ježić, G. (2011) Collaborative Urban Computing: Serendipitous Cooperation between Users in an Urban Environment. Cybernetics and systems, 42 (5), 287-307 doi:10.1080/01969722.2011.595321. https://www.bib.irb.hr/483294
Podobnik, V., Bojić, I., Vrdoljak, L. & Kušek, M. (2010) Achieving Collaborative Service Provisioning for Mobile Network Users: the CollDown Example. Infocommunications Journal, 65 (3), 46-52. https://www.bib.irb.hr/476492
Vrdoljak, L., Bojić, I., Podobnik, V., Ježić, G. & Kušek, M. (2010) Group-oriented Services: A Shift toward Consumer- Managed Relationship in Telecom Industry. Transactions on Computational Collective Intelligence, 2, 70-89 doi:10.1007/978-3-642-17155-0_4. https://www.bib.irb.hr/460180
Bojić, I., Podobnik, V. & Kušek, M. (2010) Agent-enabled Collaborative Downloading: Towards Energy-efficient Provisioning of Group-oriented Services. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 6071, 62-71 doi:10.1007/978-3-642-13541-5_7. https://www.bib.irb.hr/460163
Arratia, J., Bojić, I. & Podobnik, V. (2017) Building a competitive STEM-C workforce in a Minority Spanish Institution. U: Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2017) doi:10.1109/FIE.2017.8190455. https://www.bib.irb.hr/938885
(SENSEable City Laboratory, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology) Jagušt, T., Sović Kržić, A., Nakić, A., Grgić, M. & Bojić, I. (2017) What (de)motivates one to volunteer in K-12 STEM-C outreach activities?. U: 2017 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings doi:10.1109/FIE.2017.8190724. https://www.bib.irb.hr/923604
Bojić, I., Arratia, J., Podobnik, V. & Grgić, M. (2016) Supporting economically disadvantaged students from Nicaragua in STEM-C fields. U: Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2016). https://www.bib.irb.hr/823361
Bojic, I., Sobolevsky, S., Nizetic Kosovic, I., Podobnik, V., Belyi, A. & Ratti, C. (2015) Sublinear Scaling of Country Attractiveness Observed from Flickr Dataset. U: 2015 IEEE International WIE Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (WIECON-ECE) doi:10.1109/WIECON-ECE.2015.7443924. https://www.bib.irb.hr/792771
Bojić, I., Jagušt, T. & Sović, A. (2015) Selected Examples of Cooperation Between Universities and Schools in STEM Education. U: Donohue, S. & Dutta, A. (ur.)Proceedings of 5th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/757005). https://www.bib.irb.hr/757005
Bojić, I., Lipić, T. & Kušek, M. (2014) Scalability Issues of Firefly-Based Self-Synchronization in Collective Adaptive Systems. U: Hart, E. (ur.)Proceedings of the Eighth IEEE International Conference on Self- Adaptive and Self-Organizing Systems Workshops (SASOW). (https://www.bib.irb.hr/798935). https://www.bib.irb.hr/798935
Skočir, P., Katušić, D., Novotni, I., Bojić, I. & Ježić, G. (2014) Data Rate Fluctuations from User Perspective in 4G Mobile Networks. U: Rožić, N. & Begušić, D. (ur.)Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/732401). https://www.bib.irb.hr/732401
Bojic, I. & Kusek, M. (2013) Self-synchronization of Nonidentical Machines in Machine-to- Machine Systems. U: 2013 IEEE 7th International Conference on Self-Adaptive and Self- Organizing Systems. https://www.bib.irb.hr/902768
Zrnčić, S., Bojić, I., Katušić, D., Skočir, P., Kušek, M. & Ježić, G. (2013) Quality-of-Service in Machine-to-Machine Service Provisioning Process. U: Rožić, N. & Begušić, D. (ur.)Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/640855). https://www.bib.irb.hr/640855
Maračić, H., Bojić, I. & Kušek, M. (2013) Accessing Student Information Systems Using Mobile Connected Devices. U: Kuzle, I., Capuder, T. & Pandžić, H. (ur.)Proceedings of the IEEE Eurocon 2013 conference. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/635038). https://www.bib.irb.hr/635038
Katušić, D., Skočir, P., Bojić, I., Kušek, M., Ježić, G., Dešić, S. & Huljenić, D. (2013) Universal Identification Scheme in Machine-to- Machine Systems. U: Pripužić, K. & Banek, M. (ur.)Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Telecommunications. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/634771). https://www.bib.irb.hr/634771
Katušić, D., Weber, M., Bojić, I., Ježić, G. & Kušek, M. (2012) Market, Standardization, and Regulation Development in Machine-to-Machine Communications. U: Rožić, N. & Begušić, D. (ur.)Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks. https://www.bib.irb.hr/597591
Bojić, I., Ježić, G., Katušić, D., Dešić, S., Kušek, M. & Huljenić, D. (2012) Communication in machine-to-machine environments. U: Budimac, Z., Ivanovic, M. & Radovanovic, M. (ur.)Proceedings of the Fifth Balkan Conference in Informatics. https://www.bib.irb.hr/597470
Kalić, G., Bojić, I. & Kušek Mario (2012) Energy Consumption in Android Phones when using Wireless Communication Technologies. U: Biljanović, P. (ur.)Proceedings of 35th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO 2012). (https://www.bib.irb.hr/575153). https://www.bib.irb.hr/575153
Bojić, I. & Kušek, M. (2011) Bio-inspired Approach to Time Synchronization in Multi-Agent System. U: Proceedings of 9th European Workshop on Multi-agent Systems (EUMAS 2011). (https://www.bib.irb.hr/567823). https://www.bib.irb.hr/567823
Kuna, M., Kolarić, H., Bojić, I., Kušek, M. & Ježić, G. (2011) Android/OSGi-based Machine-to-Machine Context-Aware System. U: Plank, T. & Loschnigg, M. (ur.)Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Telecommunications ConTEL 2011. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/515839). https://www.bib.irb.hr/515839
Galetić, V., Bojić, I., Kušek, M., Ježić, G., Dešić, S. & Huljenić, D. (2011) Basic principles of Machine-to-Machine communication and its impact on telecommunications industry. U: Golubić, S., Mikac, B., Hudek, V. & Dina Šimunić (ur.)Proceedings of 34th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics, MIPRO 2011, vol. II.. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/515808). https://www.bib.irb.hr/515808
Bojić, I. & Kušek, M. (2009) Fireflies Synchronization in Small Overlay Networks. U: Golubić, S., Mikac, B. & Hudek, V. (ur.)Proceedings of 32nd International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics, MIPRO 2009, vol. II.. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/427260). https://www.bib.irb.hr/427260
Bojić, I. & Lipić, T. (2009) SOM: Algorithm for self-organization in mobile ad hoc networks. U: Srb, N. (ur.)Zbornik radova 18. međunarodnog elektroinženjerskog simpozija, EIS 2009.. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/427254). https://www.bib.irb.hr/427254
Vrdoljak, L., Bojić, I., Podobnik, V. & Kušek, M. (2009) The AMiGO-Mob: Agent-based Middleware for Group- oriented Mobile Service Provisioning. U: Podnar Žarko, I. & Vrdoljak, B. (ur.)Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Telecommunications ConTEL 2009. https://www.bib.irb.hr/420912
Bojić, I., Granjal, J., Monteiro, E., Katušić, D., Skočir, P., Kušek, M. & Ježić, G. (2014) Communication and Security in Machine-to-Machine Systems. U: Ganchev, I. & Curado, Marilia and Kassler, Andreas (ur.) Wireless Networking for Moving Objects: Protocols, Architectures, Tools, Services and Applications. Cham, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht, London, Springer, str. 255-281. https://www.bib.irb.hr/739722
Bojić, I. (2014) A snapshot of my scientific career. U: Short term visit. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/710805). https://www.bib.irb.hr/710805
Bojić, I. (2014) STEM outreach activities in Croatia. U: Anita Borg - Google Scholarship Retreat. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/710797). https://www.bib.irb.hr/710797
Bojić, I. (2014) What are the benefits of working as a research assistant?. U: BEST Engineer Days. https://www.bib.irb.hr/701156
Bojić, I. (2014) Self-synchronization inspired by fireflies: When nature meets the Borg. U: ACROSS Colloquium. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/701155). https://www.bib.irb.hr/701155
Bojić, I., Čičin-Šain, M., Jokić, B., Lörincz, J., Markučič, Z. & Škvorc, D. (2014) Digital literacy and computing in pre-university education. U: Biljanović, P. (ur.)37. međunarodni skup MIPRO 2014 : zbornik radova. https://www.bib.irb.hr/701154
Bojić, I. & Kušek Mario (2013) Self-synchronization of nonidentical machines in Machine-to-Machine Systems. U: Holvoet, T., Pitt, J. & Sato, I. (ur.)Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Self-Adaptive and Self-Organizing Systems. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/642661). https://www.bib.irb.hr/642661
Bojić, I. (2013) How to Efficiently Write a Scientific Paper?. U: Summer School of Science. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/639342). https://www.bib.irb.hr/639342
Bojić, I. (2013) 'Self-organizing Synchronization in Machine-to- Machine Communication Systems Based on a Pulse- Coupled Oscillators Model', doktorska disertacija, Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva, Zagreb. https://www.bib.irb.hr/629987
Bojić, I., Božek Jelena, Petrić, A. & Podobnik, V. (2012) How to write a scientific paper and present it on ELMAR conference. U: IEEE Croatia Section Student Activities Lecture Series. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/656574). https://www.bib.irb.hr/656574
Bojić, I. (2012) Will machines synchronously eat each other or us?. U: PechaKucha. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/601775). https://www.bib.irb.hr/601775
Bojić, I. (2012) Synchronization inspired by fireflies. U: Summer School of Science. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/601607). https://www.bib.irb.hr/601607
Bojić, I. (2012) Firefly-Inspired Synchronization in Multi-Agent Systems. U: Conitzer, Winikoff, Padgham, van der Hoek (ur.)Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2012). https://www.bib.irb.hr/575158
Bojić, I., Lipić, T. & Podobnik, V. (2012) Bio-inspired Clustering and Data Diffusion in Machine Social Networks. U: Abraham, A. (ur.) Computational Social Networks: Mining and Visualization. London, Springer Verlag, str. 51-79. https://www.bib.irb.hr/514118
Podobnik, V., Bojić, I. & Petrić, A. (2011) How to write a scientific paper?. U: IEEE Croatia Section Student Activities Lecture Series. https://www.bib.irb.hr/567855
Podobnik, V., Bojić, I. & Petrić, A. (2011) How to write a scientific paper?. U: IEEE Croatia Section Student Activities Lecture Series. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/567818). https://www.bib.irb.hr/567818
Podobnik, V., Bojić, I. & Petrić, A. (2011) How to write a scientific paper?. U: IEEE Croatia Section Student Activities Lecture Series. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/514120). https://www.bib.irb.hr/514120
Bojić, I. (2009) 'Application of self-organized software agents in telecommunication service provisioning', diplomski rad, Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva, Zagreb. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/427245). https://www.bib.irb.hr/427245
Invited talks
- CrocodileAgent Team Activities: Solutions for Trading and Visualization in Future Energy Markets Darko Striga 2015-07-07T15:41:11+00:00
CrocodileAgent Team Activities: Solutions for Trading and Visualization in Future Energy Markets
- Rethinking the Trading Agent Competition: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Enhancing Autonomous Supply Chain Management Darko Striga 2015-07-07T15:40:40+00:00
Rethinking the Trading Agent Competition: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Enhancing Autonomous Supply Chain Management
- Towards a Steeper Learning Curve with the CrocodileAgent 2012 Darko Striga 2015-07-07T15:40:09+00:00
Towards a Steeper Learning Curve with the CrocodileAgent 2012
- Social networking as enabler of social responsibility and sustainability Darko Striga 2017-04-24T15:38:36+00:00
Social networking as enabler of social responsibility and sustainability
- Visualizing Power TAC: how to Seize Dynamics of Electric Power Markets? Darko Striga 2015-07-07T15:36:18+00:00
Visualizing Power TAC: how to Seize Dynamics of Electric Power Markets?
- Social Networking as a Platform for Innovative ICT Services Darko Striga 2017-04-24T15:38:36+00:00
Social Networking as a Platform for Innovative ICT Services
- Mobile Network Fundamentals and Evolution Darko Striga 2017-04-24T15:38:36+00:00
Mobile Network Fundamentals and Evolution
- Social Networking and Social Responsibility Darko Striga 2015-07-07T15:37:41+00:00
Social Networking and Social Responsibility
Programme Committees
- 4th Conference on Energy Informatics & Management (EIM 2015) (Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2015) Darko Striga 2015-07-07T15:21:55+00:00
4th Conference on Energy Informatics & Management (EIM 2015) (Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2015)