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Computing science

Computing science includes theoretical and practical knowledge of programming, computer systems, operating systems and computer communication. It is a fundamental science with roots in mathematics, physics and electrical engineering.

Johanna Björklund Professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
Newly appointed professor wants to make AI less overconfident

Johanna Björklund aims to make today’s AI systems understand their own limitations.

Virginia Dignum, professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
Professor: How we reduce the risks with AI

Virginia Dignum is working to develop AI systems that are reliable and adapted to human values.

Forskningssamarbete mellan polisvetenskap och datavetenskap
Research shows how AI and Mixed Reality can enhance police work

A unique interdisciplinary collaboration explores the use of AI-based interactive systems in police work.

Alexandre Bartel awarded Nordea’s Scientific Prize for research on cybersecurity

Reveals vulnerabilities in software and develops tools that prevent attacks on digital systems.

Erik Elmroth Professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap<br/>Roll: Prefekt Professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap<br/>Roll: Prefekt
Erik Elmroth receives innovation prize for utilisation of research

Nordea awards research on cloud technology delivering reliable solutions for critical societal functions.

Predicting bacterial protein levels during infection
Research area: Computing science, Infection biology
Duration 1 January 2026 until 3 January 2028
Type of project Post-doc project
STAR-C: Personalized digital coaching for healthy living habits
Research area: Computing science, Public health and health care science
Duration 1 January 2025 until 30 November 2026
Type of project Research project
Digital Twin for AI-controlled Lunar Robotics (AILUR)
Research area: Computing science, Physical sciences
Duration 1 January 2025 until 30 September 2026
Type of project Research project
Explainable, Safe, Contact-Aware Planning and Control for Heavy Machinery Manipulation and Navigation (XSCAVE)
Research area: Computing science, Physical sciences
Duration 1 December 2024 until 30 November 2028
Type of project Research project
Stress Response Modeling at IceLab

A multidisciplinary complexity center formed to unveil universal principles and adaptive mechanisms in living systems under stress.

Research area: Biological sciences, Botany, Computing science, Ecology, Infection biology, Mathematics, Physical sciences
Duration 1 January 2024
Type of project Research project
Parallel and Scientific Computing
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Research area: Computing science
Queer Futures of AI
Queer Futures of AI is an interdisciplinary research collective interrogating artificial intelligence and data-driven practices from queer perspective
Research area: Computing science, Digital humanities, Gender studies, Informatics, Media and communications
Queer Perspectives on Automated Facial Analysis Technology (Queer AI)
The Queer AI research group is engaged around issues of risks and opportunities with automated AI and facial analysis (FA) technology from a queer per
Research area: Computing science, Digital humanities, Ethnology, Informatics
Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Read more about the research group Responsible Artificial Intelligence.
Research area: Computing science
Socially aware AI
Enhancing AI systems so they can be aware of their social context.
Research area: Computing science
Spatial Cognitive Engineering
Read more on Spatial Cognitive Engineering.
Research area: Computing science
XAI – Explainable AI
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly used in society, business and industry. Explanatory AI is about making the decisions or actions taken
Research area: Computing science