Our mission
We are a group of professors and researchers of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute of the Faculty of Engineering at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy.
Our mission is to advance the frontiers of knowledge and technology in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science, to educate and empower the next generation of AI leaders, and to leverage AI to solve the most pressing challenges of our society. We are guided by a culture of excellence, innovation, integrity, social responsibility and diversity that empowers our students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Our members are world-renowned experts in their fields, and they work closely with our students to conduct cutting-edge research that has real-world impact. Our research focuses on a wide range of topics in AI and Data Science, such as: formal and cognitive foundations of knowledge representation and reasoning; intelligent information systems that combine data, information, knowledge, and processes; conceptual and ontology modelling for system design; semantic-based intelligent access to data; semantic interoperability and data integration; business process modelling and process mining; data and web standards; natural language interfaces to knowledge; analysis and modelling of spatio-temporal datasets and databases; multi-dimensional data series in space and time; foundations and applications of advanced machine learning; multi-task learning, transfer learning, and reinforcement learning; machine learning in embedded systems; extraction of information from images and video; activity recognition in video; anomaly detection in images and volumetric data; foundations of mathematical approaches, methods and tools to investigate issues in complex systems from socio-economic ones to engineering and technological ones.
We also collaborate with industry partners and other academic institutions to develop innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Our partnership and collaboration strategy reflects a recognition that AI and Data Science research and development is a complex, multi-disciplinary field that requires input and expertise from a range of stakeholders.
At the heart of our mission is our commitment to social responsibility and diversity. We believe that AI and Data Science have the potential to transform our society in profound ways, but we also recognize that these technologies can be used to perpetuate inequality and injustice. That is why we are dedicated to ensuring that our students and faculty are equipped with the knowledge, skills and values needed to use AI and Data Science for the greater good.
Partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund, under the “Smart – Driving Technology Change” priority (2024-2026).
