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Professor portrait: ”As far as eye information goes, we need to act now”

Dan Witzner Hansen Computer Science Department ethics events wearables

8 November, 2021

In dedicating his academic career to understanding the information the human eye yields, Professor of Computer Science at the IT University, Dan Witzner Hansen, has helped pave the way for an entire academic field – one he defines as Eye Information. In his inaugural lecture at ITU on November 18 at 3 pm in Auditorium 0, he will discuss the great potential of the technology as well as the ethical dilemmas.

Sustainable initiatives or greenwashing? New research project examines sustainability efforts in the private sector

Climate IT Research Business IT Department

3 November, 2021

Danish companies are legally obligated to document sustainability initiatives in their annual reports. A new research project will create a basis for studies and quality assurance of the legal requirement. Postdoc, Michael Hockenhull, explains how and why.

A virtual reality visit to the doctor’s office may persuade sceptics to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Aske Mottelson Digital Design Department Research virtual reality

25 October, 2021

According to a new scientific paper, a virtual visit to the doctor may help convince sceptics of the COVID-19 vaccine to get vaccinated. Lead author of the paper, Assistant Professor of Digital Design at ITU, Aske Mottelson, explains how VR can make a radical difference.

ITU researcher wins one of the most prestigious awards in the field of theoretical computer science

Computer Science Department Research awards algorithms

19 October, 2021

The Best Paper Award at the annual IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS) is co-authored by associate professor at IT University of Copenhagen, Nutan Limaye. It is the first time the award goes to a researcher at a Danish university.

ITU sustainability research in the Amazon awarded grant from IRFD

Business IT Department Research Climate IT grants green IT

15 October, 2021

The project, Amazon 4.0, will examine the impact of technological sustainability measures in the Amazon. The researchers have been awarded close to 2.9 million DKK from the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Professor profile: We need a better understanding of information we share online

Louise Barkhuus Computer Science Department data storage digitization ethics social media

5 October, 2021

On Thursday, October 14, Professor of Computer Science at ITU, Louise Barkhuus, will present her inaugural lecture and take a closer look at the personal data we share online, how developers can assuage users’ fears, and what the digital future holds.

New digital tool helps caseworkers navigate complex legislation

Computer Science Department Research artificial intelligence

4 October, 2021

A new digital tool may make it easier for companies and caseworkers to comply with the law. The tool, which highlights legal requirements in a given case process, was developed as a part of the recently completed research project Ecoknow and is used by caseworkers in Denmark and Italy.

Research project: Satellite imaging to enable sustainable crop irrigation among Himalayan farmers

Yvonne Dittrich Collaborations Computer Science Department Research green IT software

29 September, 2021

ITU-researchers team up with colleagues at the Indian Institute of Technology in Mandi and Danish water management specialists DHI GRAS to create irrigation advisories based on satellite image analysis for Himalayan farmers in the northern part of India.

ITU researchers receive Villum grant to improve image recognition systems

Anders Sundnes Løvlie Sebastian Risi Digital Design Department Research grants

23 September, 2021

Professor Sebastian Risi and Associate Professor Anders Sundnes Løvlie have just received a Villum Synergy grant for a project to improve image recognition systems by training on nonphotographic visual art.

Oksana Kulyk receives Villum Experiment grant for her research in election technologies

Oksana Kulyk Computer Science Department ethics grants democracy

14 September, 2021

How may society successfully communicate security in election technologies? Assistant Professor in Computer Science at ITU, Oksana Kulyk, has just received a grant to the tune of 1.98 million kroner from the Villum Experiment-programme to answer that question.

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