Post student, Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia
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Biography of Ladislav Karrach
👨‍💻 Ladislav Karrach is a seasoned computer programmer, systems designer, and analyst with nearly three decades of experience at Mint Kremnica, Slovakia. His work spans the administration of complex computer networks, database servers, and ERP systems, as well as designing internal information systems and developing web applications. He is deeply involved in enhancing manufacturing and logistics processes through his expertise in text recognition and machine vision technologies.
Education 🎓
Ladislav holds a PhD. from the Technical University in Zvolen (2017–2020), specializing in environmental and manufacturing technology. His PhD thesis focused on optimizing text recognition in images for industrial applications. Earlier, he earned an Ing. (equivalent to MSc) in Applied Informatics from the University of Žilina (1990–1995). His academic foundation includes operating systems, database systems, and programming languages such as Pascal, C/C++, and FoxPro.
Experience đź’Ľ
Since 1995, Ladislav has been contributing to Mint Kremnica, where he manages the administration of database servers, ERP systems, and designs tailored client-server applications. His work involves developing and integrating internal information systems that streamline the production processes, applying his skills in programming, data management, and automation technologies. He is also proficient in web programming using PHP, JavaScript, and other modern technologies.
Research Interests 🔬
Ladislav’s research interests are centered around data matrix codes, QR codes, and text recognition in real-world industrial environments. He explores how these technologies can be applied in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics to enhance automation. His recent work also delves into artificial neural networks and convolutional neural networks to optimize character recognition and matrix code classification.
Awards 🏆
Ladislav has been instrumental in the development of automated systems for recording personnel attendance, for which he contributed to the creation of a utility model application in 2019. His innovative work in data matrix codes and image processing has been recognized in multiple research publications, often nominated for recognition in academic and professional forums.
Selected Publications Top Notes đź“š
2023 – Karrach, L. & PivarÄŤiová, E. Using Different Types of Artificial Neural Networks to Classify 2D Matrix Codes and Their Rotations — A Comparative Study. J. Imaging. DOI: 10.3390/jimaging9090188
2023 – Karrach, L. & PivarÄŤiová, E. Using a Convolutional Neural Network for Machine Written Character Recognition. TEM Journal. DOI: 10.18421/TEM123-03
2022 – Karrach, L. & PivarÄŤiová, E. Location and Recognition of Data Matrix and QR Codes in Images. RAM-Verlag. ISBN: 978-3-96595-022-1
2021 – Karrach, L. & PivarÄŤiová, E. Comparative Study of Data Matrix Codes Localization and Recognition Methods. J. Imaging. DOI: 10.3390/jimaging7090163
2020 – Karrach, L., BoĹľek, P., & PivarÄŤiová, E. Recognition of Perspective Distorted QR Codes with a Partially Damaged Finder Pattern in Real Scene Images. Applied Sciences. DOI: 10.3390/app10217814