
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.
Bringing together Data and AI research from across the University
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.
See how data and artificial intelligence are informing some of our research across the University.
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.
Launched in 2018, iCAIRD brings together 15 academic, industry and healthcare partners to quickly and efficiently solve healthcare challenges throughout Scotland.
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.
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.
Experts from across the University share their thoughts and opinions on topics and research relating to data and artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
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.
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.