Unit Lausanne

Established on September 15th, 2020

Unit Mission

At the core of the Unit is a vision of shaping a future where AI benefits everyone through research, education, and collaboration. The ELLIS Unit Lausanne brings together researchers working on various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). Its interdisciplinary research approach and broad applications transcend school boundaries at EPFL, fostering direct interactions with Swiss industry and society.

Participating Institutions

Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL)

Research Agenda

The Lausanne unit fosters a vibrant and collaborative environment that drives multidisciplinary engagement in AI research and its real-world impact. Its research agenda revolves around several key areas:

  • Fundamentals of AI
  • State-of-the-Art Methods and Algorithms
  • Novel applications in strategic domains – Leveraging AI in key areas such as sustainability, health, science, robotics, responsible AI, and education.

Members