Assoc. prof. dr. sc. Robert Kudelić

University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics

Assoc. prof. dr. sc. Robert Kudelić - Programming and Quantum Computing

Short Bio

Robert Kudelić earned his doctorate of science in combinatorial optimization and the Feedback Arc Set (FAS) by designing a Monte Carlo randomized algorithm for FAS, the first of its kind. A university professor, he has published in numerous high-quality journals, received an award for outstanding reviewing from Elsevier, and a Dean's Award for his high-impact scientific work. Among other achievements, he has also published the first extensive and state-of-the-art monograph on FAS.

His research focuses on innovation in randomized algorithms, combinatorial optimization, computational intelligence, quantum computing, and information systems, as well as related topics and algorithmics in general. His teaching at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics is related to the aforementioned areas.

Areas of Expertise

</> Programming
RA Randomized Algorithms
QC Quantum Computing
DB Information Systems
MH Metaheuristics

Books and Media Articles

Feedback Arc Set: A History of the Problem and Algorithms
Feedback Arc Set: A History of the Problem and Algorithms (2022)

The main aim of the book is to give a review of all relevant information regarding a well-known and important problem of Feedback Arc Set (FAS). This review naturally also includes a history of the problem, as well as specific algorithms. To this point such a work does not exist: There are sources where one can find incomplete and perhaps untrustworthy information. With this book, information about FAS can be found easily in one place: formulation, description, theoretical background, applications, algorithms etc.

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How Information Drives the Hidden Order of the Universe
How information drives the hidden order of the universe (2025)

In a world dominated by data and algorithms, the concept of information plays a crucial role across various fields. From digital communications to biology and quantum physics, understanding how information works reveals fundamental truths about the universe. Scientists are now exploring the deeper meaning of functional information and its impact on complex systems.

Media Article Journal Article

Sample Publications

Approaching the general quantification of functional information (2025)
Kudelić, R. Scientific Reports, 15(1).
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89487-y
Artificial intelligence in the service of entrepreneurial finance: knowledge structure and the foundational algorithmic paradigm (2025)
Kudelić, R., Šmaguc, T., & Robinson, S. Financial Innovation, 11(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-025-00759-y
On the theory of quantum and towards practical computation: A review (2024)
Kudelić, R. Journal of Computational Science, 83, 102454.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocs.2024.102454
A Brief Overview of Randomized Algorithms (2023)
Kudelić, R., Ivković, N., & Šmaguc, T. In Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (pp. 651–667). Springer Nature Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3761-5_57
Feedback Arc Set: A History of the Problem and Algorithms (2022)
Kudelić, R. Book. Monograph in Computer Science. Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10515-9
Ant inspired Monte Carlo algorithm for minimum feedback arc set (2019)
Kudelić, R., & Ivković, N. Expert Systems with Applications, 122, 108–117.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2018.12.021
Monte-Carlo randomized algorithm for minimal feedback arc set problem (2016)
Kudelić, R. Applied Soft Computing, 41, 235–246.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2015.12.018

Career

2025 – Current
Associate Professor
University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, Croatia
Theoretical and Applied Foundations of Information Science
2019 – 2025
Assistant Professor
University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, Croatia
Theoretical and Applied Foundations of Information Science
2015 – 2019
Higher Research Assistant/Postdoc
University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, Croatia
Theoretical and Applied Foundations of Information Science
2009 – 2015
Research Assistant
University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, Croatia
Theoretical and Applied Foundations of Information Science
2009 – 2015
Doctorate of Science (Information Science)
University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, Croatia
2004 – 2008
Master of Informatics (Information Science)
University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, Croatia
2025 – 2030
Project Lead, Croatian Science Foundation – The Algorithmic Entrepreneurial Process: Reshaping the Dominant Paradigm

The proposed research seeks to answer the question of how quantum computing and artificial intelligence algorithms (and potentially others) can act as enablers for generating entrepreneurial outcomes in the early stages of the entrepreneurial process so as to establish the scientific foundations of algorithmic entrepreneurship as a new phenomenon at the intersection of entrepreneurship, information sciences, and computer sciences

2025 – 2029
Project Associate, National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026 (Institutional Research Projects) – Integration of Artificial and Business Intelligence, and Quantum Information Science in Business Process and Systems Management

Examination of the possibilities, benefits, and obstacles associated with the integration of artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and quantum information science in the management of business processes and organizational systems

2022 – 2026
Project Associate, Digital Europe, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development – Digital Transformation of Central Croatia and Northern Adriatic Through AI & Gaming EDIH

The project will create the European Digital Center for Innovation to help companies and stakeholders shift digitally; AI & Gaming EDIH will provide AI, cyber-security, and/or high-performance computing services for Digital Europe 2021-2027; AI & Gaming EDIH will focus on artificial intelligence, video game creation, gamification, blockchain, and IoT; SME and public administration digital transformation and skills development are the project's key goals

2021 – 2023
Project Associate, Europe for Citizens Programme – Web Accessibility and Other Initiatives for Persons with Disabilities in EU in Pandemic and Other Crisis Times

The project will hold six events in SR, HR, BL, CZ, and BA to teach citizens how to manage volunteering in crises and the importance of digital content accessibility for PwDs in almost all aspects of life while partners will provide documentation and workshops to help citizens manage local efforts for the project's two main pillars

2021 – 2023
Project Associate, European Social Fund – Development of Occupational Standards, Qualifications, Curricula, Teaching Materials, Digital Educational Content Based on Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Organization of Education Related to Video Game Development Within the RCK Sisak

Developing occupational standards, qualifications, curricula, and teaching materials for the Specialist in Video Game Development and professional development programs in the field; modernizing and developing teaching materials for the Technician in Video Game Development; and implementing adult education professional development programs and organizing professional training

2017
Project Associate, University of Zagreb – New Language for Graph Databases

Exploration of certain aspects of graph databases and an extension to the Neo4j system

2015 – 2016
Project Associate, University of Zagreb – New Methods for Teaching Programming with Special Emphasis on Teaching Persons with Eyesight Impairment

New methods for teaching programming with special emphasis on teaching individuals with eyesight impairment are being developed to ensure inclusivity in the tech field

2014 – 2017
Project Associate, Croatian Science Foundation – Large-scale Multi-agent Modeling of Massively Multi-player On-line Role-playing Games

Massively multiplayer online role-playing games allow us to study two important computing topics: large-scale virtual social interaction and the design, development, and coordination of large-scale distributed artificial intelligence; the key question is how agents organize to perform their tasks and achieve their goals: we will use an empirical and theoretical approach to answer this question

2013 – 2014
Project Associate, University of Zagreb – Organizational Design of Multi-agent Systems in the Internet of Things

The research is aimed towards the development and formalization of organizational design methods for multi-agent systems in the Internet of Things; the team will develop a semantic wiki about organizational design methods, as well as a formal ontology to foster further development of software engineering techniques for agent organizations

2008 – 2013
Project Associate, Ministry of Science, Education, and Sport – Automation of Information System Design Processes

The project investigates areas of IS design that can be automated by creating computer algorithms to automate certain IS design procedures

2007 – 2013
Project Associate, Ministry of Science, Education, and Sport – Semantic Modeling of Multi-agent Systems

The aim of the project is to explore new possibilities of extending the formal KPL language (modal logic that results from extending propositional logic by epistemic modal operators) and UML

2025
NiDS—Program Committee
Athens, Greece

Novel and Intelligent Digital Systems

Proceedings published by Springer

2025
ICICT—Session Chair
London, UK

10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology

Proceedings published by Springer

2024
NiDS—Program Committee
Athens, Greece

Novel and Intelligent Digital Systems

Proceedings published by Springer

2023
ICICT—Session Chair
London, UK

Eight International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Proceedings published by Springer

2022
FAIML—Program Committee
Hangzhou, China

2022 International Conference on Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Proceedings indexed by Scopus (Elsevier)

2020
ISOCI—Editorial Board Member and Program Committee
Berlin, Germany

2020 International Symposium on Computational Intelligence

Proceedings indexed by Scopus (Elsevier) and Web of Science

2025
Erasmus+
Nord University, Norway
2024
EDGE—TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATIVITY HANDS-ON

Collaboration with the Pennsylvania State University and the University Paris Nanterre

2024
Erasmus+
Pennsylvania State University, US
2023
Erasmus+
Pennsylvania State University, US
2024
IEEE Senior Member
IEEE, New York
2020
Special Recognition from the Dean for Outstanding Scientific Publication
University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics
2017
Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing
Elsevier
2015
Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing
Elsevier
2007
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2007 (Korea)

Croatian finalist (world semifinalist) finish in the Software Design of the 2007 Imagine cup competition

2025 – Current
Reviewing Editor
Springer Nature
2025 – Current
Journal of Computational Science
Elsevier
Conversation connected visualization of items based on a user created list
US Patent US 10432700 B2  082-084-084-058-141
Status: Granted Patent     Family: 2s / 2ex     Family Jurisdictions: US
Application No: 201615349000     Filed: Nov 11, 2016     Published: Oct 1, 2019     Earliest Priority: Nov 11, 2016     Granted: Oct 1, 2019
Owners: Microsoft Technology Licensing Llc     Applicants: Microsoft Technology Licensing Llc

Profiles

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