At a time when businesses are facing ever-more complex questions – around issues such as technology (AI), efficiency and sustainability - we're working closely with partners in the public and private sector to solve their problems and challenges.
Our experts in mathematics, technology, information systems, and operational research work on research and innovation that brings solutions to business and spans many potentials.
Research areas and applications
- Operational Research
- Management Science
- Data analytics
- Decision analysis and optimisation
- Modelling and Algorithms
- Simulation and forecasting
- System design and process innovation
- Responsible AI and Application
- Transportation and logistics
- Marine (systems and risks)
- Healthcare (analytics)
- Renewable energy (sustainability Analytics)
- Defence (safety and AI)
- Public sector (Responsible AI)
- Food supply and safety
News and events
News
Advancing operational AI ethics with CORDA's RAID lab
Explore how the RAID Lab brought together practitioners and researchers to shape the future of responsible AI.
Using AI to speed up car repairs
University of Portsmouth to develop AI system for accident repair group ABL 1 Touch
New, specialist Ai and Data Science Centre opens at the University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth Ai and Data Science (PAiDS) Centre officially launched.
Events
May Seminar: Uncertainty in Crisis Management
Led by Emmi Susanna Ikonen (Nord University), you'll take a look inside the high-pressure world of crisis decision-making, where every choice counts and certainty is never guaranteed. Through dynamic simulation exercises and real-world insights, discover how to stay resilient when it matters most.
Location: Richmond Building
Time: 11.30am - 12.30pm
Current project highlights
CORDA projects
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KTP Revolutionising Data Capture and Machine Learning for ReThink
30 April 2025 - 30 October 2027
Project funded by Innovate UK KTP
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Integrating Advanced AI and Dynamic Scheduling for Optimal Large-Scale Automotive Repair Operations
31 March 2025 - 28 February 2028
Project funded by Innovate UK KTP
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PETA Ltd KTP
1 June 2026 - 31 March 2029
To empower PETA to deliver future-focused and learner-centred education informed by industry needs, unlocking the untapped potential and productivity of regional businesses, supporting workforce skills development and contributing to economic growth.
Project funded by Innovate UK KTP
Other Projects
AI-Enhanced Strategic Decision-Making in Digital Healthcare (AIDE-Health): AUK-France Collaborative Study of Organisational, Functional and Regulatory Challenges and Optimisation Modelling
Project funded by British Council, Going Global Partnerships (2025) Springboard France.
2 February 2026 - 1 February 2027
Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework Lot 6. Digital: Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp training
Project funded by Portsmouth City Council
2 September 2025 - 31 December 2026
Our Partners, External Advisors and Visiting Scholars
- Portsmouth Hospitals Medical Physics
- Defence Science (Dstl)
- Transport for London
- Phillips and General Motors
- ReThink Productivity Consulting Ltd
- PETA Training and Consulting Ltd
- Entech Global Ltd
- The Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer (ARSTM) (The Regional Academy of Marine Sciences and Technology) Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Ocean University of China Centre of Technology Economy, Qingdao, China
External Advisors
- Mike Robinson CEO/MD, Entec International Ltd
- Lucy Sayer, NHS-UOP Strategic Partnership Manager
- Jerry Clarke, Pilot/Senior Project Manager/AHM, Portsmouth International Port
- Harald Hamley, Regional Co-ordinator CILT - Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
- Prof Antonios Tsourdos, Director of Research - Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University
- Prof Alessio Ishizaka, NEOMA Business School, France
- Prof Kun Lu (KL) Deputy Head of Technology Economics Research Centre, Ocean University of China
Our members
Benjamin Shelbourne (PhD student)
Hongjie Ma (Research student)
Mohanad Al Behadili (Research student)
Sandra Johnson (Department of Research and Innovation)
Tsz Suen (Research student)
Discover our areas of expertise
Decision and data analytics
Research in the design of decision support systems, and use of data analysis, to help people make better decisions through a better understanding of their data.
Optimisation and modelling
As well as improving business efficiency, we're enabling people to make optimal decisions that can lead to practices with enhanced economic, environmental or social benefits.
Responsible AI decision
Our research focuses on applying emerging digital information systems and technologies to organisations and examining its wide impact on individual, business and the society.