Research Profile
Research at Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Technology is application-oriented and interdisciplinary. Professors and researchers work together to develop solutions for future technologies and innovations. The university's main research areas focus on topics such as health technologies, life sciences, data and communication sciences, as well as urban and telecommunication technologies, bringing together scientists from different disciplines and backgrounds.
Main Research Areas
Health Technologies and Live Sciences
How can technology like robotics, bionics, artificial intelligence and virtual reality support health care and nursing? Which applications and methods can advance clinical diagnosis, therapy and prevention? And how can we harness biological processes and genetics for technological progress? Scientists at BHT carry out research in a wide range of projects to answer questions like these.
Exemplary research conducted in this area:
COMFORT - Improving Urologic Cancer Care With Artificial Intelligence Solutions
Data Science, AI and Communication Technologies
This research focus covers all aspects of technology-enabled communication and data processing, ranging from the application of audio-visual media and computer engineering to geographical information systems. Scientists also work in the field of data mining and the implementation of artificial intelligence for exploratory data analysis.
Exemplary research conducted in this area:
Citizen-based Monitoring for Peace and Security in the Era of Synthetic Media and Deepfakes
Urban Technologies for the City of the Future
Shaping cities and urban open spaces to be more sustainable and climate-friendly is one goal of research in this area. To develop urban infrastructure, scientists at BHT are working on new solutions for construction planning, energy production and storage. They are also focusing on new strategies for cutting emissions, protecting water, and developing electromobility.
Exemplary research conducted in this area:
ReDOCs - Redox induced mobilisation of DOC from riparian wetlands
BHT Research Units
At BHT, experts from different disciplines and research fields engage in intensive discourse thanks to the collaborative nature of the research units.
Data Science +X
Scientists conduct interdisciplinary research on subjects such as deep learning, text mining, image mining, federated learning, human-computer interaction, reinforcement learning, learning analytics, data quality and web mining.
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HARMONIK: Humanoid Robotics and Human-Machine Interaction
Interdisciplinary research on human-centred, self-determined, reliable and safe interaction between humans and innovative robotic assisted living systems.
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IMPACT: Interaction, Metabolism, Purification, Analytics, Co-Culture and Target-specific Drug-Design
The common goal of the collaborative research is the characterisation and production of bioactive substances, as well as the analysis and use of cells living in communities. The researchers‘ work aims to contribute to the fight against disease.
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Sustainable Cities
Research projects on the sustainable use of public open spaces and areas, natural raw materials, sustainable building concepts, and on the protection and conservation of water
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Resources & Events
Laboratories and Equipment (website is in German)
Annual Research and Transfer Day