Visual processing in humans and machines
Researchers are investigating whether the artificial networks behind machine 'perception' can help us better understand the human brain, with potential implications for medicine and technology.
Data and Artificial Intelligence
We have carried out research in data science and artificial intelligence (AI) for more than 30 years and are continuing to discover new ways in which they can be applied to improve health and daily life, whilst also understanding their accountability in society.
With the ever-increasing availability of data, our interdisciplinary teams strive to maximise the opportunities presented by the use of data science and artificial intelligence, aiming to unify aspects of computing science, applied health sciences, engineering, linguistics, psychology, geosciences and biological sciences under a single umbrella.
We seek innovative solutions to the big challenges that our society faces such as climate change, energy transition, agri-food, life sciences & healthcare, and others, while enabling new collaborations with industry and other organisations in support of their digital transformation journeys. We are also the home of core AI activities that aim to push the boundaries of research in technical areas around machine learning, robotics, AI ethics, explainable and trustworthy AI, and cybersecurity & privacy, while enhancing our provision for research-informed teaching.
We are also committed to supporting our region’s digital economy via our involvement in initiatives with local and regional stakeholders, while maintaining and enhancing our world-leading academic profile and reputation.
Research
See how data and artificial intelligence are informing some of our research across the University.
Decoding volcanic eruptions with thermal imaging
Aberdeen researchers have created the world's first 3D thermal image of an active volcano. Our new, low-cost monitoring system can be applied anywhere in the world.
Improving healthcare with artificial intelligence
Launched in 2018, iCAIRD brings together 15 academic, industry and healthcare partners to quickly and efficiently solve healthcare challenges throughout Scotland.
Simplifying data with the power of language
Research at the University is helping global industries better understand 'big data' with Natural Language Generation technology, improving efficiency, facilitating decision making and saving time and expense.
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Interdisciplinary Data & AI Projects
From agriculture and archaeology to medicine and geosciences, our researchers are utilising data and AI across many fields to further research and improve lives. Browse the project summaries in our Interdisciplinary Research Project Database to find out more about the critical role data and artificial intelligence have to play in advances spanning many disciplines.
Transcriptomic profiling of viral infections in the brain of a key pollinator
Honeybees are the most valuable pollinators of natural ecosystems but are at risk from the DWV virus. Researchers are using advanced computational approaches to assess its effects on insect cognition.
Using AI to control glucose levels for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
This project brings together expertise on dietary assessment, nutrition, AI and natural language generation to begin development of a tool to help diabetes sufferers make better dietary decisions.
Estimating glacier surface velocities for ice avalanche events
By constantly monitoring data and datasets, it should be possible to estimate surface velocity changes in glaciers and predict potentially catastrophic avalanche events before they happen.
Mathematical model of hospital patient flow
Hospital management is hindered by uncertainty of when patients will be admitted and discharged. Using a data-driven mathematical model, researchers hope to predict discharge times and save resources.
Blogs & Opinions
Experts from across the University share their thoughts and opinions on topics and research relating to data and artificial intelligence.
AI has the power to help, not hinder us
Dr Georgios Leontidis, the University's Director for Data and Artificial Intelligence, looks at how research taking place at the University is helping meet the opportunities and challenges of the data science and AI revolution and how these new technologies will help shape our futures.
AI mission accomplished: Shazam for dolphin calls
Virginia Iorio-Merlo and Dr Oihane Fernández-Betelu from the School of Biological Sciences discuss how the use of AI technologies has helped their study of interactions between dolphins and salmon and played an important role in aiding the investigation of important conservation questions.
Artificial intelligence and chatbots
Professor Donald Hislop from the UoA Business School and Dr. Luciana Blaha from Heriot-Watt write about their research which has investigated how people interact with chatbots, and the many questions that still need to be answered if the use of this embryonic technology is to become widespread.
Understanding artificial intelligence using Netflix, Amazon and a slice of pizza
Professor Marie Johnston, Ella Howes and Eva Jermutus dissect the concept of articial intelligence in accessible terms and ask to what extent we can trust it and whether or not we can we trust AI to get things right when it really matters.
News & Media
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