Collaboration: Who we are

Department of Computing and Information Sciences (since 1977)

• 4 Research Divisions
• 120+ Researchers
• ± 900 Bachelor Students  (2 Bachelor Programmes)
• ± 400 Master Students (6 Master Programmes)

Within the ICS department we specialize in software. Consequently, our knowledge and expertise can be appliedto a broad range of fields and (scientific) questions. Our application ranges from the detection of swine fever to disclosing music history, to the development of code compilers. This background – which is both broad and indepth - provides us with a unique opportunity to make an important contribution to questions in the field of computing science as well as in society at large.

Our research and collaborations focus mainly on the following three central themes:

Algorithms

Smart algorithms create order from chaos, as complex problems like route planning have become an intrinsic part of our daily lives. Navigation software can take traffic (both now and in the future), road repairs, accidents, weather conditions, etc. into account when optimal routes are calculated. By combining various sources, we have the chance to unravel underlying patterns. Thereby helping man and machine make better decisions to achieve their goals.

AI & Data Science

The groups have extensive research collaboration within the division, the department, the faculty, the university, nationally, and internationally. The members of the division are teaching in the Bachelor's programmes Artificial Intelligence, Computing Sciences and Information Science, as well as in the Master's programmes Artificial Intelligence, Applied Data Science, Data Science, Computing Science and Human Computer Interaction.

Interaction

It is sometimes said, that the purpose of technology is to become so natural and integrated that users don’t realize they’re using it. But interaction goes futher: how can a computer perceive the world, and add something valuable. For example, to law enforcement it is interesting to explore the capabilities of computers detecting lies based on movements and posture. This way, informatics helps explore, experience, and change the world through novel means.

Software

Informatics greatly affects technological and social possibilities and advancements. When technology fails, however, this can have major consequences. When a surgical robot deviates even a mere couple of milimeters from its target due to a software glitch, the patient is put at risk. By expanding and validating information technology, we can achieve a better and more effective implementation.