The Department of Computer Science of the University of Twente excels in bringing fundamental and applied research in computer science together.
It is especially strong in people-centred, crossover research on smart, safe and sustainable information technology. Our research is organised in different focal areas: Cyber-Physical Systems, Cyber-Social Systems, Data Science, Software Science and Security. The next generation of computer science is outward facing: bringing expertise in harnessing data and computing power for the outside world.
The department therefore collaborates intensively with other research fields within and outside the faculty. Several groups within CS collaborate with the Mathematics and Electrical Engineering departments on topics such as data science, sustainable computing, robotics, and e-Health. Furthermore, there also is close collaboration with researchers that have a basis in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our research is firmly embedded in the Digital Society Institute (DSI), the Twente University Centre for Cybersecurity Research (TUCCR), the Centre for Networked Systems and Intelligence (EDGE), and the Technical Medical Center (TechMed), which have the goal to foster interdisciplinary research to make an impact on society. We recently started collaborations with other knowledge partners in the Centrum voor Veiligheid en Digitalisering (CVD) and the VU-UT collaboration.
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Research
Research in the department is divided over 7 research groups, that all contribute to one or more focal areas of the department.
- CAES - Computer Architecture for Embedded SystemsThe CAES group conducts research and education in computer architecture and computing systems with a particular emphasis on embedded systems.
- DACS - Design and Analysis of Communication SystemsThe DACS mission is to contribute to the development of the trusted and resilient Internet that is needed by our society.
- FMT - Formal Methods and ToolsThe FMT group develops mathematical methods, high-performance data structures and algorithms, and suitable programming languages for the design of reliable software and data-intensive control systems.
- HMI - Human Media InteractionThe Human Media Interaction (HMI) group does research into multimodal interaction: from brain computer interfaces to social robots.
- PS - Pervasive SystemsThe PS group specialises in networked smart sensing systems, also called Pervasive Systems.
Education
The Computer Science discipline actively participates in various Bachelor and Master programmes at the University of Twente.
Bachelor Programmes
- Technical Computer ScienceTechnical Computer Science – the name says it – combines in-depth computer science with broad technical insight.
- Creative TechnologyCreative Technology characterises itself as a diverse study that teaches students how to think creatively in the process of coming up with innovative solutions, while also enabling them to execute these solutions into tangible prototypes.
- Business Information TechnologyHow can companies today make the smartest use of the growing possibilities offered by digitisation, automation, big data, the Internet of Things, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence and other branches of IT?
Master Programmes
- Computer ScienceNowadays, we can work, learn, communicate, shop, and play at a click of a button because computer science has made it possible. There is a rising demand for computer science professionals who can tackle tomorrow's digital society challenges.
- Interaction TechnologyThe I-Tech programme aims at creating impact by envisioning, designing and evaluating cutting edge technology that takes into account the complexity of human lives and environments.
- RoboticsThe days when robots and robotic systems belonged to science fiction are long gone. Today, they play an important role in high-tech industry and are moving into mainstream society.
- Business Information TechnologyThrough the latest scientific insights, you will gain expertise in areas such as IT architecture, IT-based business models, enterprise security, smart industry, data-driven decision support systems and IT management.
- Embedded SystemsThe design of embedded systems is at the core of technological and industrial progress. Embedded systems are building blocks of medical devices, automobiles, industrial machinery, and GPS systems.
Spotlights
Smart Connected Bikes
Smart Connected Bikes
The Smart Connected Bikes programme aims to create a new ecosystem using sensing, wireless tech, and data science to enhance bicycle transportation, prioritising safety, reliability, and comfort.
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INTERSCT
INTERSCT - An Internet of Secure Things
The digitisation of our society and our economy has led to a dependency on information and communication technologies and thus to serious risks related to our cyber security.
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Embedded AI Lab
Embedded AI Lab
The Embedded AI Lab, formed by two EEMCS Faculty research groups, focuses on implementing machine learning algorithms on resource-constrained platforms, known as TinyML, advancing research in this area.
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Fair Data Narrative
FAIR Data
Research at the Semantics, Cybersecurity & Services (SCS) research group on FAIR digital objects aims to enhance their interoperability and reuse across various abstraction layers, advancing accessibility and usability in digital environments.
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Interaction Lab
The Interaction Lab
The Interaction Lab serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on interactive technology, providing a dedicated space for studying, experimenting, and discovering new equipment across various fields.
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VerCors
VerCors
VerCors is a software verification toolset for Java, C, OpenCL, and PVL programs. PVL, or Prototypal Verification Language, is developed alongside VerCors to demonstrate and test its capabilities.
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Contact
prof.dr. M. Huisman (Marieke) Discipline Chair / Full Professor
drs. J.G. van de Maat (Anne) Discipline Support Staff
Partners & Collaborations
Research Centres
The Computer Science discipline contributes to, and works closely with, the following research centres within the University of Twente.
EDGETUCCR
Institutes
The Computer Science discipline contributes to, and works closely with, the following Institutes at the University of Twente.
Digital Society InstituteTechMed Centre
Collaborations
The Computer Science discipline plays an important role in several collaborations, such as the VU-UT alliance and Centrum voor Veiligheid en Digitalisering (CVD).
VU-UTCentrum voor Veiligheid en Digitalisering
