Among the personalities honoured by the President of the Czech Republic on the occasion of the national holiday on 28 October this year are two graduates of Brno University of Technology. Tomáš Mikolov, a renowned expert in artificial intelligence, and Filip Maleňák, creator of the Záchranka mobile app, received state honors for their outstanding contributions to science, research and technology.
The traditional state decoration ceremony took place on 28 October in the Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle. On this occasion, the President of the Czech Republic honoured individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of society, science, culture and other areas of public life. Among the recipients were two graduates of Brno University of Technology, whose professional careers demonstrate how technological innovations can push the boundaries of scientific knowledge, contribute to the development of society and find practical applications in everyday life.
Technology That Helps Save Lives
Entrepreneur and developer Filip Maleňák, a graduate of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication at BUT, is the creator of the Záchranka mobile app. His project demonstrates how combining information technology with the practical needs of emergency services can provide tangible assistance to people in crisis situations.
