Technology

Delivering tailored, high-impact research on technology requires focusing on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digitalization, and Automation to drive efficiency and innovation. As of early 2026, research in these areas has shifted from broad AI experimentation to deploying agentic AI, optimizing infrastructure for "inference economics," and achieving end-to-end process automation

A dynamic team collaborating over digital data screens highlighting AI and energy transition trends.
A dynamic team collaborating over digital data screens highlighting AI and energy transition trends.
A vibrant collage showing energy, healthcare, semiconductor, and automotive sectors interconnected by digital data streams.
A vibrant collage showing energy, healthcare, semiconductor, and automotive sectors interconnected by digital data streams.

AI, Digitalization, Automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)Digitalization and Data Infrastructure

  • Digitalization and Data Infrastructure


Close-up of a scientist analyzing data on a transparent digital screen in a healthcare lab.
Close-up of a scientist analyzing data on a transparent digital screen in a healthcare lab.
Automated robotic arms assembling semiconductor chips in a high-tech factory.
Automated robotic arms assembling semiconductor chips in a high-tech factory.