About
The “CPS&IoT Academy” project aims to establish a sustainable informal education platform in Montenegro focusing on cyber-physical systems (CPS) and the Internet of Things (IoT). CPS integrates computing with physical processes, while IoT exchanges and processes data about these processes via the Internet. These fields are essential for the digital transformation of modern societies and the Smart Specialization Strategy (S3). However, formal education systems often lack the flexibility and resources to offer practical training in these rapidly evolving areas, which is why informal education is needed.
Led by institutions like MANT and MECOnet, the project builds on the success of previous initiatives such as the Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO) and other events related to CPS and IoT. These efforts are internationally recognized, and the consortium behind the CPS&IoT Academy aims to transfer this knowledge to younger generations in Montenegro.
The project’s objectives include developing a curriculum for non-formal education, conducting pilot training programs, and ensuring the Academy’s sustainability. The Academy will offer short- and medium-term courses for three target groups: high school students (introductory level), university students and professionals (intermediate level), and more advanced students and professionals (advanced level). This initiative seeks to fill the educational gap in CPS and IoT, equipping future engineers and professionals with the skills necessary for Montenegro’s digital transformation.
CPS&IoT Academy LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14524509/
This project is financed by the Innovation Fund of Montenegro.
Programme
WEEK #1: Theoretical part of the training, online, 15 classes in total
Link to the online lecture: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3740228367?pwd=gUaxwa38MG0QejANg8HrBASdM25qrT.1
The start of all events is at 17:30h.
| Date & Time | Lecture, 3 classes + discussion | Material |
| Monday, 20.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Prof. dr Radovan Stojanović & Jovan Đurković, University of Montenegro and MANT, “Introduction to CPS&IoT Systems with an Emphasis on Their Application in Biomedicine” | PDF Presentation – Radovan Stojanovic & Jovan Djurkovic PDF Presentation – Jovan Djurkovic |
| Tuesday, 21.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Prof. dr Neđeljko Lekić & Prof. dr Nedeljko Latinović, University of Montenegro, “CPS&IoT systems in precision agriculture and ecosystems” | |
| Wednesday, 22.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Prof. dr Marko Simeunović, University of Donja Gorica, “CPS&IoT applications in drones” | PDF Presentation – Marko Simeunovic |
| Thursday, 23.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Prof. dr Andrej Škraba, University of Maribor, Slovenia, “Application of CPS&IoT systems for assisting people with disabilities” | PDF Presentation – Andrej Skraba Video |
| Friday, 24.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Dr Nina Radulović & MSc Matija Stojanović, University of Montenegro, “Legal and intellectual property protection aspects in the S3 process” |
WEEK #2: Practical part of the training, laboratory, in-venue, 15 classes in total
Place: UPBEAT HUB, Event and Training Centre, Kuća Čubranović 1630, Stara Varoš
Address: 36 Kralja Nikole St., Podgorica, Montenegro
The start of all events is at 17:30h.
| Date & Time | Practical exercises, verification & defining a practical task |
| Monday, 27.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Practical exercises, 3 classes + verification Prof. dr Radovan Stojanović & Jovan Đurković, University of Montenegro and MECOnet, “CPS&IoT Systems in Biomedicine” |
| Tuesday, 28.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Practical exercises, 3 classes + verification Prof. dr Neđeljko Lekić & Prof. dr Nedeljko Latinović, University of Montenegro, “CPS&IoT systems in precision agriculture and ecosystems” |
| Wednesday, 29.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Practical exercises, 3 classes + verification Prof. dr Marko Simeunović, University of Donja Gorica, “CPS&IoT applications in drones” |
| Thursday, 30.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Practical exercises, 3 classes + verification Prof. dr Andrej Škraba, University of Maribor. Practical Exercises from IoT |
| Friday, 31.01.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Defining a practical task Prof. dr Radovan Stojanović & Jovan Đurković, 1 class Prof. dr Neđeljko Lekić & Prof. dr Nedeljko Latinović, 1 class Prof. dr Marko Simeunovic and Kruna Ratkovic, 1 class |
| WEEK #3, #4 & #5: Practical work on a thematic project, in groups, both online and in-person, Prof. Dr Radovan Stojanović, Prof. dr Neđeljko Lekić & Prof. dr Marko Simeunović lead groups and their respective topics, 10 classes a week, 30 classes in total. |
The start of all events is at 17:30h.
| WEEK #6: Presentation-evaluation training, in-person, all groups can attend the presentations of other groups, 12 classes in total. |
| Monday, 24.02.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Project presentation of the 1st group, 3 classes: 2 classes for the presentation, and 1 for the evaluation |
| Tuesday, 25.02.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Project presentation of the 2nd group, 3 classes: 2 classes for the presentation, and 1 for the evaluation |
| Wednesday, 26.02.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Project presentation of the 3rd group, 3 classes: 2 classes for the presentation, and 1 for the evaluation |
| Thursday, 27.02.2025. From 17:30 to 18:15 – 1st class From 18:30 to 19:15 – 2nd class From 19:30 to 20:15 – 3rd class | Collective presentation – exhibition of the 1st, 2nd and the 3rd group, 3 classes: 2 classes for the presentation, and 1 for the certificate awards |
Team
The CPS&IoT Academy project wouldn’t be possible without the expertise of our team, especially our Supervisor of the CPS&IoT Academy and the Founder and President of MANT, Prof. dr Radovan Stojanović and the Administrative Coordinator of the project, Dipl. eng. Jovan Đurković.
More detailed biographies of our team can be found in the following attachments:
Participants
After the process of selection, the following candidates are granted free participation in the CPS&IoT Academy:
- Adelisa Kalač
- Anđela Iković
- Anđela Pantović
- Andrea Medin
- Andrija Dragojević
- Anes Beriša
- Anja Rovčanin
- Azra Rastoder
- Dubravka Šćekić
- Ermin Mehović
- Lilanda Ćorović
- Milica Rajčić
- Milica Vušanović
- Mr Aleksandar Tomović
- Mr Boris Hrnčić
- Mr Marko Mumović
- Mr Rade Grujičić
- Mr Vidosava Vilotijević
- Nikola Šoć
- Ognjen Mijanović
- Prof. dr Jelena Šaković-Jovanović
- Tatjana Dubljević
We are presenting some of them here:
Events/Activities Workflow
| Date | Event content/Media |
|---|---|
| 23/09/2024 | LinkedIn Group Created |
| 27/09/2024 | CPS&IoT Academy at the XII European Researchers’ Night |
| 07/10/2024 | Open Applications to the first CPS&IoT Academy |
| 19/12/2024 | The First Advanced Course Attendance List  |
| 15/01/2025 | Final programme of the 1st CPSIoT Academy announced |