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CWI publishes news item about its research, education and the social impact of this research on a regular basis. In addition to news items, we also publish more extensive stories about high-profile research or about CWI contributing to tackling social issues.
AiNed XS Europa funding for generative AI for realistic physics simulations
In this project, proposed by Benjamin Sanderse and Nikolaj Mücke of CWI’s Scientific Computing group, a physics-aware generative AI model capable of generating physics simulations will be developed.
More efficient digital twins through deep learning
Nikolaj Mücke enhanced the functionality and efficiency of digital twins through deep learning techniques. This opens new avenues for the practical application of digital twins in various industries. Mücke receives his PhD …
Dijkstra Fellowship for Marcin Żukowski
CWI has elected Marcin Żukowski for the 2024 Dijkstra Fellowship. With this honorary title, CWI recognizes his pioneering role in the development of database management systems that had great societal impact, and …
"Fashion Beneath the Skin" - unique collaborative social Virtual Reality installation
Thanks to the volumetric video setup by CWI's DIS group, two remote visitors can simultaneously explore the virtual exhibition.
A peek inside art objects: new algorithm makes CT scan more accessible
An X-ray scanner, some small metal balls, and a newly developed algorithm. That is all you need to make a 3D model that enables you to look inside art objects without dismantling …
Tim Baarslag appointed as professor Mathematics of Cooperative AI at TU Eindhoven
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has appointed CWI group leader Tim Baarslag as professor Mathematics of Cooperative AI. From 1 June he has joined the Department of Mathematics of Computer Science.
Special Recognition for Sustainable Practice at ACM CHI 2024 for DIS
The Distributed and Interactive Systems (DIS) group from Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica received special recognition for sustainable research practice [Runner-up] at this year’s ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors and Computing Systems …
CWI research evaluated as ‘exceptionally high quality with strong societal relevance’
An international evaluation committee concludes that CWI shows scientific top leadership in many ways: CWI’s research is of exceptionally high quality with strong societal relevance.
