Research Areas
Simula's research focuses on five main research areas within Information and Communication Technology.
Artificial Intelligence
Simula's research in artificial intelligence is focused on the mathematical foundations of machine learning, the experimental study of algorithms, and developing applied solutions that address real-world challenges in areas as diverse as sport, human health, and defense.
Communication systems
Simula's communication systems research targets the development of intelligent, resilient, and secure communication infrastructures. The strategic focus is to enable networks that support digital sovereignty, critical services, and long-term societal needs.
Cyber Security
Simula's cyber security research is driven by the pursuit of novel solutions and knowledge to enable a more secure society. This includes, but is not limited to, cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies, security of emerging technologies, and evidence-based insights into the impact of implemented security measures
Scientific Computing
Simula’s research team in scientific computing develops advanced computational methods, bridging mathematical theory and real-world applications, to study complex systems in select scientific domains.
Software engineering
Simula’s software engineering research concentrates on procedures, methods and tools for ensuring the reliability and integrity of complex software systems throughout their lifecycle in a socio-technological perspective, in close collaboration with industry and the public sector.
Research units
Simula conducts research across 3 locations in Norway. From two locations in downtown Oslo, Norway's capital, and one location in Bergen, several departments produce research in our core research areas.
Simula Research Laboratory
- Department of High Performance Computing (HPC)
- Department of Computational Physiology (ComPhy)
- Department of Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (SCAN)
- Department of Engineering Complex Software Systems (ComplexSE)
- Data-Driven Software Engineering Department (dataSED)
- Department of Validation Intelligence for Autonomous Software Systems (VIAS)
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