MLBattProt EU project
Machine learning based model of battery cell aging used in computational geometry for on-line battery pack health protection - MLBattProt
A new project acronymmed MLBattProt has recently started its execution.
Project summary
The aim of this project, between Rimac Technology ltd and University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing is to use computational geometry and machine learning functions in a coherent procedure that allows to online determine the feasible battery loading profiles. In other words, this project addresses the problem of describing the aging of a battery cell by a dynamic model with direct aging states and with only the readily available cell measurements as inputs, by an innovative combination of estimation theory and machine learning.
The main project target groups are producers and users of systems with Li-ion batteries (electric vehicles, stationary storages) whose respective battery management systems can be significantly enhanced to secure battery life extension. The project also addresses research groups and companies for prospective further joint R&D oriented towards increasing the technology readiness level reached at the project end.
Project implementation period: 01.04.2024. - 30.06.2026.
Total budget: 1.819.125,68 EUR
EU grant amount: 1.387.021,57 EUR
Call: Targeted scientific research (NPOO.C3.2.R3-I1.04)
Project code: NPOO.C3.2.R3-I1.04.0263
Grant beneficiary: Rimac Technology ltd
Partner: University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
Contact person for additional information: Ninoslav Čerkez, Rimac Technology d.o.o.
MLBattProt – Battery Cell Aging Model Based on Machine Learning Used in Computational Geometry for Online Battery Pack Integrity Protection, a collaborative project between the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing of the University of Zagreb and Rimac Technology d.o.o. are inviting you to SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON NEW METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES OF BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The Scientific Council for the Oil and Gas Economy and Energy and the Scientific Council for Transport of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (HAZU), in collaboration with research projects from several faculties of the University of Zagreb—INSIGHT, conducted at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture; LIONbat, conducted at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology and the Ruđer Bošković Institute; and MLBattProt, conducted at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing with Rimac Technology ltd are organizing a Scientific Conference on New Methods and Technologies for Battery Systems in Electric Vehicles.
The conference will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Library Hall of HAZU, Strossmayer Square 14, Zagreb.
In addition to representatives from the mentioned research institutions, speakers from BMW Group and Rimac Technology will also give presentations on the topic of batteries in electric vehicles.
More information about the conference program, as well as the registration form, can be found here ovdje. Registration for participation is mandatory.
International Workshop on Cooperative Control Systems: DECIDE, Dodola, and MLBattProt Projects
The University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) hosted the International Workshop on Cooperative Control Systems, held on September 17–18, 2025, in Zagreb. The event brought together researchers from three innovative projects — DECIDE, Dodola, and MLBattProt — focusing on distributed control, predictive optimization, and machine learning applications in smart energy, water, and battery systems.
The workshop was organized under the umbrella of the projects:
DECIDE – Distributed Control for Dynamic Energy Management of Complex Systems in Smart Cities,
Dodola – Predictive Control for Efficient and Flexible Water Distribution System Operation, and
MLBattProt – Machine Learning-Based Model of Battery Cell Aging for On-Line Battery Pack Health Protection.
The first day of the event, Distributed Control for Dynamic Energy Management of Complex Systems in Smart Cities and Infrastructure, featured invited talks by international experts Filiberto Fele (University of Seville), Alexander J. Gallo (Politecnico di Milano), Ross Drummond (University of Sheffield), and Branimir Novoselnik (FER), covering topics such as cyber-physical security, control of lithium-ion batteries, and distributed optimization in energy systems.
In the afternoon sessions, researchers from the DECIDE, Dodola, and MLBattProt projects presented their latest results. Highlights included predictive control methods for smart buildings, climate-driven energy management, water system optimization, and machine learning models for battery aging. Presentations were given by Vinko Lešić, Hrvoje Novak, Blaž Korotaj, Filip Vrbanc, Nikica Perić, Mihael Jakšić, and Dorijan Leko.
The second day of the workshop focused on Horizon Europe 2026–2027 funding opportunities, including joint initiatives in Clusters 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) and 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility), aiming to foster new European collaborations in the domains of smart cities, energy transition, and sustainable mobility.
The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.
Zajednička radionica: Napredni materijali i algoritmi za sustave baterijske pohrane energije
LIONbat – Razvoj novih materijala te naprednih inovativnih tehnologija za proizvodnju litij-ionskih baterija
MLBattProt – Model starenja baterijskog članka zasnovan na strojnom učenju korišten u računalnoj
geometriji za on-line zaštitu integriteta baterijskog paketa
DATACROSS – Napredne tehnologije u znanosti o podatcima i kooperativnim sustavima
Litij-ionske baterije ključan su tehnološki nosioc energetske tranzicije odnosno povećanja udjela obnovljive energije u energetskom miksu te električnih vozila u prometu. Istraživanje i razvoj materijala i algoritama koji pospješuju njihovu učinkovitost i dugovječnost te postupaka kojima se optimira način njihova korištenja u različitim sustavima predstavljaju stoga važan doprinos za održivu energetsku budućnost. Ova radionica predstavit će rezultate projekata LIONBatt i MLBattProt koji su usredotočeni upravo na litij-ionske baterije te znanstvenog centra izvrsnosti DATACROSS koji obuhvaća istraživanja i većeg broja znanstvenika usredotočenih na održive kooperativne sustave čiji su važan dio i sustavi pohrane energije s litij-ionskim baterijama. Projekti LIONBatt i MLBattProt te znanstveni centar izvrsnosti DATACROSS sufinancirani su sredstvima Europske unije.
Prijave za radionicu otvorene su do srijede, 10. lipnja 2026., do kraja dana.
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AGENDA
Zagreb, 15. lipnja 2026., Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva, Siva vijećnica
10:00-10:05: Otvaranje radionice
10:05-10:25: Projekt „Razvoj novih materijala te naprednih inovativnih tehnologija za proizvodnju litij-ionskih baterija" - ciljevi i rezultati, Zoran Mandic, Sveuciliste u Zagrebu, Fakultet kemijskog inzenjerstva i tehnologija
10:25-10:45: Sto se dogada u bateriji tijekom rada? Operando XRD na litij-ionskim baterijama Sanja Burazer, Institut Ruder Bosković
10:45-11:05: Priprema elektroda: ključni korak za postizanje baterija visokih performansi Hrvoje Tašner, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet kemijskog inženjerstva i tehnologije
11:05-11:15: MLBattProt projekt: Od eksperimentalnih podataka s baterijskog članka do zaštitnog skupa za BMS vozila, Ninoslav Čerkez, Rimac Technology d.o.o.
11:15-11:30: Eksperimentalne metode i prikupljanje karakterističnih odziva za procjenu stanja zdravlja baterijskih članaka, Matija Matijašic, Rimac Technology d.o.o.
11:30-11:45: Određivanje kontinuiranog potpisa degradacije kapaciteta baterijskog članka, Matija Krvavica, Sveučilište u Zagrebu Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva
11:45-12:00: Strojno ucenje procesa starenja baterijskog članka, Ninoslav Čerkez, Rimac Technology d.o.o.
12:00-12:15: Zaštitni skup za baterijski članak: izračun, implementacija, efekti Mario Vasak, Sveučilište u Zagrebu Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva
12:15-12:30: Primjene naprednih litij-ionskih baterija za poboljšanje energetske učinkovitosti i autonomije željezničkog transporta i kritične infrastrukture, Danijel Pavković, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje
12:30-12:45: Od laboratorijskih podataka do općih modela učinkovitosti baterije Josip Vukušić, Toming Energy i Sveučilište u Zagrebu Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva
12:45-12:55: Rasprava i završna riječ
12:55-14:15: Nastavak rasprave uz neformalno druženje i ručak