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Advanced Computational Science research projects

A selection of our research addressing societal challenges and making improvements to everyday life.

Artificial intelligence

  • A drone hovering above a field of crops

    Crop disease diagnosis using drones

    Identifying crop disease using advanced machine learning and big data technology - from large-scale images taken by drones.

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  • A mobile phone being held while taking an image of a field

    Edge-AI mobile app for crop disease detection

    EPIC uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform instant detection of crop disease through a photo-powered app.

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  • Series of three images showing levels of skin wrinkles on a face

    Facial wrinkles detection and inpainting

    Improving the realism and experience of virtual try-on technology for cosmetic and medical products.

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  • An N2Vision robot prototype in a field

    Nitrogen diagnosis using AI and robotics

    N2Vision uses an automated robot to capture data, and artificial intelligence to detect nitrogen levels in plants and soils.

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  • A close up of a machine with a camera taking a picture of a patients foot

    Smart technology and ulcer detection

    Helping to reduce amputation rates and deliver significant time and cost-savings for health services.

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  • A screen studies seminar where a professor is standing in front of a group of students who are sat around her

    Greater Manchester People’s Panel for AI

    Working to improve public perceptions of artificial intelligence by engaging with under-represented groups.

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Fluid dynamics

  • Two floating windmills being transported to a floating offshore wind farm

    Extreme loading on floating wind turbines

    Informing the design, manufacturing and testing of floating turbines under harsh marine environments.

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  • Train arriving at a coastal station as a wave breaks over the tracks

    Protecting coastlines from wind-blown waves

    Developing an assessment tool to predict the effect of overtopping waves on coastal infrastructure.

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  • Large waves breaking against a sea wall in Devon, UK

    Time, tide and computer codes

    Mathematical codes are helping to solve major engineering challenges by modelling the impact of waves on coastlines, structures and renewable energy sources.

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Cyber security

  • Pharmacist scanning medicine in a store room

    Preventing prescription drug counterfeiting

    Applying blockchain and internet of things technology to verify products in medical supply chains.

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  • Radio antenna dishes of the Very Large Array radio telescope near Socorro, New Mexico

    Protecting computer systems from attack

    Defending networked systems from infiltration and attack.

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