Research and innovation
Human-like robots
Our researchers are pioneering the investigation of ‘human-like planning’ in robots, with potential future applications in settings that range from healthcare to agriculture
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Research and innovation
Our research ranges from fundamental advances in algorithms and our understanding of computation, through to highly applied research into new display technologies for clinical diagnosis, energy-efficient data centres, and profound insight into data through visualisation.
We have strong links with the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, Robotics Leeds and the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics. We're also a partner of The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.
Our research
Artificial Intelligence
Our research covers several areas of robotics and artificial intelligence. Through this diversity we play a leading role in the global trend towards the re-integration of artificial intelligence.
More on Artificial IntelligenceApplied Computing in Biology, Medicine and Health
This research covers both applications in Biology, Medicine and Health, and corresponding fundamental advances in computing.
More on Applied Computing in Biology, Medicine and HealthAlgorithms and Complexity
The discipline of algorithms and complexity theory attempts to categorise computational problems according to the efficiency with which they might be solved in the large scale.
More on Algorithms and ComplexityDistributed Systems and Services
We explore emerging issues regarding the performance of infrastructure and systems in the generation of distributed/internet computing.
More on Distributed Systems and ServicesComputational Science and Engineering
We focus on the analysis and implementation of fast, efficient, correct, and reliable numerical algorithms for physical problems, simulation, graphics, rendering, animation and visualization.
More on Computational Science and EngineeringComputational Medicine
We perform cutting-edge research in areas of fundamental and applied biomedical imaging and modelling.
More on Computational Medicine100%
of our research
has either ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact, latest REF
Over 40
academic and research staff
working with over 110 PhD researchers to deliver high-impact research
Over 85%
of our research activity is
‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent' latest REF
Knowledge transfer
Working with business
Sometimes you need specialist knowledge to help your business thrive, grow and innovate. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to work with us, to access our research, expertise, training and facilities.
More on Working with businessResearch seminars
Every week we run seminars with speakers from within the School, other departments at the University and external organisations.
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