School of Computer and Engineering Sciences Research
We are advancing the fields of data science, cybersecurity, medical graphics, discrete optimisation and nano-electronics and tackling cutting-edge areas such as the Visual Internet of Things and event-based Artificial Intelligence.
Our experts from the subjects of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering are committed to creating a better future through critical research that can support and drive positive impact in the world around us.
Much of our work is through collaborative interdisciplinary projects, often in partnership with local businesses, healthcare providers, community initiatives and organisations, and in co-operation with universities in the UK and worldwide.
Recent Research
Recent research projects have included activities oriented around:
- Artificial Intelligence, data science, and big data analytics are focused on industrial applications
- Digital solutions and systems for enhancing health and social care
- Cybersecurity and networks emphasising threat detection, encryption, and secure Internet of Things (IoT) architectures
- Ethical decision-making of AI systems in critical situations
- Advanced and sustainable engineering covering renewable energy, clean-tech solutions, and next-generation manufacturing processes
- Robotics, automation, and mechatronics are dedicated to human-robot collaboration, autonomous systems, and industrial automation
- Human-centred computing and extended reality, researching user experience design, immersive technologies and multimodal interaction, and universal usability of computer systems
