AI is undoubtedly emerging as one of the most groundbreaking scientific and technological advances of recent decades. Through machine learning and large-scale data analysis, intelligent systems and autonomous robots can be created with the potential to impact and improve society. KTH is one of Europe's leading universities in information and communication technology (ICT), with world-leading research that includes social, ethical and legal aspects that enhance societal security. Future breakthroughs have the potential to revolutionise many industrial sectors, including healthcare, and transform social interactions between humans and technology.
Meet our researchers in AI, robotics and data
Alexandre Proutière
Alexandre Proutière is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He graduated and received his PhD in Mathematics from École Normale Supérieure (Paris) and held positions in Microsoft Research, one of the leading labs in AI. Alexandre's research covers probability, optimisation and machine learning.
Pontus Johnson is a Professor at the Department of Network and Systems Engineering and Director of the Centre for Cyber Defence and Information Security. His research focuses mainly on cybersecurity and analysing architectural models of computer networks by, for example, simulating cyberattacks on such networks. In 2022 and 2023, Tech Awards Sweden listed him as one of the 50 most influential people in Swedish tech.
Pontus Johnson is the deputy director of Cybercampus Sweden, which was inaugurated in February this year. It is a Swedish national initiative that conducts agile and cutting-edge research, innovation and education in cybersecurity and cyber defence beyond what is possible for a single university, institute, government agency or company.
Danica Kragic Jensfelt is a computer science professor leading pioneering research in robotics and artificial intelligence. She has been named AI Swede of the Year, sits on the boards of companies such as H&M and Saab, and is responsible for the machine learning and deep learning initiative within WASP, the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Programme.
Danica Kragic Jensfelt develops robots that interact naturally with people and their environment. Her research aims to create intelligent systems that can see, understand and act in complex environments, with the goal of robots being able to assist people in everyday life and work. Danica envisions a future where robots can relieve people of monotonous tasks and help in different environments, including the home and healthcare. She also highlights the ethical aspects of robotics and AI, particularly how these technologies can affect working life and human relationships.
Karl H. Johansson is Professor of Network Control and Director of Digital Futures, an interdisciplinary research centre with the vision of creating a sustainable society through digital transformation. His research focuses on building safe autonomous systems that make intelligent decisions in real-time. He is known for his pioneering contributions to network control and cyber-physical systems, especially in transport, automation and energy networks.
Currently, Karl. H Johansson is working on a new interdisciplinary initiative, Future AI, at KTH, exploring the possibilities of AI while addressing the challenges and ethical risks of its rapid development. KTH is well positioned to host this initiative due to its extensive research and education environments that develop advanced AI and consider social, ethical and legal perspectives.
