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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 BjörklundProfessor 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.

Computational Analytics Support Platform (CASP)
We aim to support researchers understand complex biological systems via the use of data-driven modelling tools
Research area: Chemical sciences, Computing science, Infection biology, Statistics
Computational Forestry Lab
The Computational Forestry Lab (CFL) is a specialized super computing facility for digital forestry research.
Research area: Computing science, Physical sciences
High Performance Computing Center North, HPC2N
High Performance Computing Center North (HPC2N) is a national center for Scientific and Parallel Computing.
Research area: Computing science
Integrated Science Lab (Icelab)
We take a modelling approach for causal understanding and connect researchers from different backgrounds.
Research area: Biological sciences, Botany, Computing science, Ecology, Mathematics, Molecular biology and genetics, Physical sciences
National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden (NAISS)
The National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden, NAISS, is an infrastructure organisation for high-performance computing (HPC),...
Research area: Computing science
National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden (NBIS)
NBIS provides bioinformatics and data science support to the Swedish life science research community.
Research area: Biological sciences, Computing science, Infection biology, Molecular biology and genetics, Molecular medicine, Statistics
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 i kort hår och skägg, står vid fönstret i ljusblå skjorta
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
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
Autonomous Distributed Systems Lab
Read more about the internationally leading research group ADS Lab.
Research area: Computing science
Deep Data Mining
We find patterns, relationships and trends in large datasets.
Research area: Computing science
Design Optimization
Exploiting the power of computer simulations and optimization in the engineering design process.
Research area: Computing science
Foundations of Language Processing
Read more about the research group Foundations of Language Processing.
Research area: Computing science
Intelligent Robotics
Read more about the research group Intelligent Robotics.
Research area: Computing science
Interactive and Intelligent Systems
Read more about the research group Interactive and intelligent systems.
Research area: Computing science
Interpresence institute
An interdisciplinary organization using all available methods for putting focus on that special thing of being present, together.
Research area: Computing science, Design, Neurosciences, Psychology
Jose Davila-Velderrain Lab
Our lab combines physiology, genome-scale data analysis, computation and experiments to study biology.
Research area: Computing science, Molecular biology and genetics, Molecular medicine, Neurosciences
Machine Learning
We do research in machine learning, with both method and theory development and often with applications in e.g. automated radiotherapy and in life...
Research area: Cancer, Computing science
Mathematical Programming
Mathematical Programming Group develops theory, methods, and software for efficiently solving optimization and decision problems using modern...
Research area: Computing science, Mathematics
Matrix Computations with Applications
Read more about the research group Matrix Computations with Applications.
Research area: Computing science
NAUSICA: PrivAcy-AWare traNSparent deCIsions group
We are interested in privacy-aware transparent AI systems.
Research area: Computing science
Non-linear estimation and contact-free measurements
Read more about the research group Non-linear estimation and contact-free measurements.
Research area: Computing science
Parallel and High-Performance Computing
We focus on algorithms, tools, and applications for scalable high-performance computer systems.
Research area: Computing science
Parallel and Scientific Computing
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Research area: Computing science