We are proud to announce that the THK-AI Research Cluster (TH Köln) has officially joined the CAIRNE Research Network as a Gold Member! 🎉.
As the central contact point for Artificial Intelligence at TH Köln, THK-AI drives forward high-impact research, publications, collaborations, and open-access engagement in AI under our guiding principle „Mit KI soziale Innovation gestalten“ (Shaping social innovation with AI).
What THK-AI brings to CAIRNE
💡Research Excellence & Innovation:
The THK-AI research cluster contributes cutting-edge expertise in ML and AI systems, with particular strengths in:
- Explainable AI and trustworthy systems
- Hyperparameter optimization and tuning
- Physics-Informed Neural Networks
- Human-centered AI applications
- Social innovation through AI
🌐 Academic Network & Collaboration
As part of TH Köln’s research ecosystem, we offer:
- Access to our academic publications and research outputs
- PhD seminars and educational programs
- Collaborative research opportunities across disciplines
- Connection to our extensive network of industry and academic partners
🛠️ Responsible AI Leadership
Our work addresses comprehensive AI challenges:
- Technical innovation in AI systems
- Social and ethical dimensions of AI deployment
- Regulatory compliance and best practices
- Sustainable AI development approaches
About THK-AI
The AI Research Cluster of TH Köln was established in early 2023 and officially recognized by TH Köln’s Presidium as a research cluster for the period 2024-2028. We serve as the central hub for artificial intelligence activities at the university, promoting cooperative projects between associations, industry partners, professors, and students. Our cluster views AI as an integral part of social progress and actively supports projects through funding acquisition, knowledge provision, and access to hardware resources including TH Köln’s high-performance computing center.
This Gold Membership in CAIRNE aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen AI research and application through competence bundling, synergy promotion, and increased visibility. We look forward to contributing to CAIRNE’s vision of European excellence in human-centered AI research and innovation.
THK-AI Contact
Prof. Dr. Thomas Bartz-Beielstein
Website: https://thk-ai.de
Email: thomas.bartz-beielstein at th-koeln.de
About CAIRNE
The Confederation of Laboratories for Artificial Intelligence Research in Europe (CAIRNE) is an international non-profit association (AISBL) created by the European AI community that seeks to strengthen European excellence in AI research and innovation, with a strong focus on human-centred AI. More: https://cairne.eu
