Professor Marko Bohanec, Scientific Councillor at the Jožef Stefan Institute and Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, delivered a lecture titled “The Utility of Multi-Criteria Decision Modelling (MCDM) in Solving Complex Decision Problems.”
In his presentation, he introduced the DEX (Decision EXpert) method — a hierarchical, qualitative, and rule-based approach to multi-criteria decision modelling. He emphasized that, unlike traditional quantitative approaches, DEX enables the analysis of complex problems where the criteria are subjective, difficult to measure, or inherently qualitative.
The lecture provided an overview of the theoretical foundations of the method as well as numerous practical applications, ranging from management and medicine to agronomy. Particular attention was given to real-world decision-making examples, including product selection, employee recruitment, loan allocation, and medical therapy recommendation.
At the end of the presentation, Professor Bohanec also discussed recent research developments in the advancement of the DEX method, including target analysis and ranking of decision alternatives, which further enhance the analytical capabilities of the methodology.
Dr. Marko Bohanec is one of Slovenia’s leading experts in the field of decision modelling and decision support systems. He has participated in numerous European research projects in the areas of food production, healthcare, nuclear safety, and sustainable mobility.
Following the invited lecture, four PhD students presented their research ideas. The workshop was attended by around thirty participants, both in person and online.
