Current projects in Intelligent Systems Research

The goal of NERVOUS is to develop a methodology for "self-aware" electronic systems with an embedded artificial nervous system that can sense its state and performance, and exploit the structure and computational power of these kinds of bio-inspired mechanisms for autonomous tolerance of faults.

This project investigates uses computational and mathematical modelling to test if gene expression noise can explain brain synapses fluctuations over time.

The project aims to gain insights into how and where abstract decision mechanisms take place in the human & non-human primate brain.

The project aims to develop an AI-enabled, low-cost, multianalyte, point-of-care (POC) platform device for detecting the systemic concentration of therapeutics in blood.

The project aims to develop a real-time, brain-computer interface driven mental fatigue monitoring system to enhance patient engagement and motivation during therapy.

The project tackles real-time collective challenges by developing innovative AI systems that analyse complex data streams and promote ethical practices while promoting researcher collaboration and training.

ActiGloveVR is an innovative rehabilitation project transforming stroke recovery in Northern Ireland through a sensor-equipped glove and Virtual Reality technology for engaging remote hand rehabilitation.

The CoSTAR Screen Lab will offer local companies the opportunity to apply for developmental support through challenge calls aimed at building future understanding of virtual production and real-time technologies.

The COSMA neurofeedback system offers a non-invasive self-management and therapeutic solution for dementia and stroke patients, enhancing cognitive abilities and promoting early recovery through personalised cognitive mapping.

This project develops a digital twin using wearable technologies to enhance heart disease diagnosis by improving data communication between patients and doctors for more holistic health insights.

The e-CLEAR Dementia project enhances dementia care by addressing caregiver challenges, improving efficiency, and aligning with NHS priorities for early intervention and psychosocial approaches.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging transformative technology in education, revolutionising teaching, and learning.

The Legal Innovation Centre focuses on researching legal technology, and the incorporation of intelligent machine learning.

The LUCIA project focuses on improving early lung cancer detection by leveraging AI, data-driven risk models, and advanced diagnostic technologies to enhance patient outcomes.

This project develops an advanced multiuser virtual reality therapy system that integrates AI and enhanced data tracking to improve physical therapy outcomes.

The RBOC Network Plus creates new knowledge and collaborations to prepare the UK for future security threats, using immersive simulations of a catastrophic digital and energy network attack scenario.

The Screen4Lead project aims to develop a low-cost, mobile-based app that uses a computational model to predict pregnant women at high risk of lead poisoning, enabling early screening and timely intervention to prevent lead exposure in infants.

The Screen4SpLDs project aims to develop a portable low-cost smartphone-based app incorporating a prediction model to be used for point-of-care screening for SpLDs (i.e., Dyslexia) in children.

A British Academy Pump Priming Collaboration between UK and EU Partners 2024 of our TReVER: Terrorism, Radicalisation, and Violent Extremism Response project.

The project explores family caregiver stress, co-designing technology like wearable sensors and real-time assessments to improve mental health interventions and support policies.

The XR (Extended Reality) Health Hub project establishes a state-of-the-art VR and AR laboratory at Ulster University fostering innovation and excellence in healthcare research and training to develop, test, and train with VR and AR technologies.

The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data.

This Industrial Decarbonisation for Northern Ireland (ID-NI) project is taking an innovative dual-approach to address carbon reduction in NI.

NeuroEye is a neuromorphic vision processing framework that operates with bio-inspired vision sensor data initially targeting the advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) market

The development of technological tools for the early detection of ASD, addressing differences in health care that are unnecessary, unfair, unjust and avoidable thus ensuring equity in healthcare irrespective of geographical location.

The Hartree Centre, Northern Ireland Hub forms part of the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI) programme and aims to empower businesses across the region to explore and adopt emerging digital transformation technologies including AI, to gain a competitive advantage.

Future Island-Island is a collaborative project led by Ulster University, with Queen's University, Glasgow School of Art, University of the Arts London, – Big Motive, BigSmall Design, The B!G Idea, Malcolm Bea!ie, CARD Group, National Museums NI, Plaswire, Rathlin Development and Community Association (RDCA), Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), The Odyssey W5, Todd Architects and Yellow Design. We have the support of a wider network of industry experts, community partners and public sector partners. This design ecosystem integrates local knowledge with academic expertise and practical experience. The project goal is to co-design innovation, facilitate best practice knowledge exchange and develop scalable models with real-world benefits.

The research focus of this project is on developing a smarter metal additive manufacturing (AM) process for manufacturing affordable artificial biomedical implants by reducing the defects and making AM technology more sustainable for biomedical materials.