AI-based methods for the benefit of society and the economy
Interdisciplinary Research in AI, Data Science, and HPC
Our mission is to develop computational methods and technologies to address real-world societal challenges. As an interdisciplinary computer science institute, we focus on artificial intelligence, data science and high-performance computing, and apply these fields to business, health, the environment and space science. We work closely with external partners to ensure that our methods and solutions have a tangible impact. Our goal is to develop and apply computational approaches that drive meaningful progress across disciplines.
Our researchers teach in the Data Science and Computer Science programs. This provides students with the opportunity to participate in top-tier, international research projects.
Research Fields
At the Institute of Data Science, we conduct research in these fascinating areas:

Astroinformatik and Space Sciences
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AI, Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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Image Processing & Computer Vision
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Data Engineering
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Exploratory Data Science
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Heliophysics
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High-Performance Computing (HPC)
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Information Processing
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Services
Through various channels, we transfer our research expertise and capabilities into business and industry. We support partner companies by collaboratively developing tailored solutions to address specific challenges.
Student Projects
We offer business and industry partners the opportunity to propose projects for semester, Bachelor’s, and Master’s theses. Together, we define the project scope and take responsibility for supervising and evaluating the work. Of course, the participating company is warmly invited to be actively involved. This also provides an opportunity to connect with potential future employees.
Pre-Studies
We offer business and industry partners the opportunity to propose projects for semester, Bachelor’s, and Master’s theses. Together, we define the project scope and take responsibility for supervising and evaluating the work. Of course, the participating company is warmly invited to be actively involved. This provides an opportunity to connect with potential future employees.
Research Projects
In research projects with partners from business and industry, we develop solutions to specific questions in applied research. To ensure effective knowledge and technology transfer to the participating company, we generally conduct these projects in close collaboration with employees of the partner organization.
Funding
In addition to direct funding from the industry partner, applied research projects can also be supported by various funding programs. Depending on the project, cantonal, national, and international institutions offer financial support.
Collaboration with Business and Industry (german)
Data Products and Applications (german)
Ausgewählte Projekte

Speech Recognition for Swiss German
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- School of Engineering and Environment

Euclid Space Telescope – dark energy and dark matter
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kennwerte.ch: Web application for estimating construction costs
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DrugSafety: Semi-automated reporting of side effects of drugs
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Continuing Education Programs
Contact us

Prof. Dr. André Csillaghy
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- +41 56 202 76 85 (Direct)
- andre.csillaghy@fhnw.ch
Projects from the field of cooperation with business and industry

Optimizing hydro power plant maintenance planning
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kennwerte.ch: Web application for estimating construction costs
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Pioneering Swiss Building Renovation with Computer Vision and Digital Twins
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Projects from the fields of astroinformatics and space sciences

IRIS Big Data
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Euclid Space Telescope – dark energy and dark matter
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Projects from the field of digital society

Speech Recognition for Swiss German
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SySTEM2020: Connecting Science Learning Outside The Classroom
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