Research
A unique and interdisciplinary profile
The Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Science (WIAI) has a unique interdisciplinary profile with a strong human-centered focus. It brings together three areas:
Information Systems, which studies the design, development, and management of business information systems.
Applied Computer Sciences, which examine the interaction between humans and computers and the use of artificial intelligence.
Classical Computer Science, which focuses on technical aspects as well as data and software quality.
Research focuses on socio-technical systems and digital transformation, artificial intelligence and language technology, as well as logic, algorithmics, and formal verification.
The faculty cooperates closely with the humanities, cultural studies, human sciences, social sciences, and economics at the University of Bamberg. This collaboration is reflected in numerous current and completed research projects. It makes an important contribution to the university’s research profile, especially to the focus area Digital Humanities, Social and Human Sciences.
Research areas and centers
Human-centered artificial intelligence
The Bamberg Center for Artificial Intelligence (BaCAI) brings together the numerous AI professorships as well as related chairs and disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary research on a wide range of AI applications. The focus is always on people, as well as on ethical, reliable, understandable, and user-friendly solutions. BaCAI is a member of the ELLIS Unit Franconia (founded in 2026). Regular formats include the BaCAI Lectures and the BaCAI Research Day, which takes place every semester.
The smart city of tomorrow
The Smart City Research Lab (SCRL) and the affiliated graduate school BaGSCiS are interdisciplinary research networks at the University of Bamberg that emerged from the Smart City Bamberg model project. They support the City of Bamberg in its development efforts and conduct innovative research in the field of smart cities. The Smart City lecture series addresses questions of urban development and is open to experts, students, and anyone interested.
Interdisciplinary applications
The Center for Innovative Applications of Computer Science (ZIAI) promotes interdisciplinary research and technology transfer in computer science, develops and tests innovative IT solutions in collaboration with the humanities, cultural studies, social sciences, and human sciences, and brings together expertise from all four faculties. Its work is organized in four working groups:
Once a year, ZIAI invites everyone to the ZIAI Day.
Regional network
We are a member of the TechnologieAllianzOberfranken (TAO), an alliance of the Universities of Bamberg and Bayreuth and the Universities of Applied Sciences in Coburg and Hof. TAO strengthens Upper Franconia as a location for science and research, connects companies with research projects, and makes it easier to move between the institutions, for example from a bachelor's to a master's degree or a doctorate. Joint research focus areas are:
- Energy
- Mobility
- Materials
- Humans and technology
- IT and sensor technology
For prospective doctoral candidates and postdocs
Would you like to pursue a doctorate or conduct postdoctoral research at WIAI? The best first step is to contact the chairs and professorships whose research topics match your interests.
- Doctorate: requirements, admission, and the doctoral procedure
- Habilitation: information on the habilitation procedure for postdocs
- Current vacancies for academic staff at the University of Bamberg