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CWI participates in research into the impact of green hydrogen

A consortium to study the socio-economic impact of hydrogen in a sustainable energy system, has been granted 12 million euros from NWO in collaboration with the National Growth Fund programme GroenvermogenNL. CWI …

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Vulnerability demonstrated in RADIUS/UDP network protocol

There is a vulnerability found in the RADIUS/UDP protocol, which is widely used for access control to networks and network equipment. An international team of researchers, including CWI cryptanalyst Marc Stevens, announced …

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AiNed XS Europa funding for generative AI for realistic physics simulations

In this project, proposed by Benjamin Sanderse and Nikolaj Mücke of CWI’s Scientific Computing group, a physics-aware generative AI model capable of generating physics simulations will be developed.

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More efficient digital twins through deep learning

Nikolaj Mücke enhanced the functionality and efficiency of digital twins through deep learning techniques. This opens new avenues for the practical application of digital twins in various industries. Mücke receives his PhD …

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Dijkstra Fellowship for Marcin Żukowski

CWI has elected Marcin Żukowski for the 2024 Dijkstra Fellowship. With this honorary title, CWI recognizes his pioneering role in the development of database management systems that had great societal impact, and …

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"Fashion Beneath the Skin" - unique collaborative social Virtual Reality installation

Thanks to the volumetric video setup by CWI's DIS group, two remote visitors can simultaneously explore the virtual exhibition.

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A peek inside art objects: new algorithm makes CT scan more accessible

An X-ray scanner, some small metal balls, and a newly developed algorithm. That is all you need to make a 3D model that enables you to look inside art objects without dismantling …

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Tim Baarslag appointed as professor Mathematics of Cooperative AI at TU Eindhoven

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has appointed CWI group leader Tim Baarslag as professor Mathematics of Cooperative AI. From 1 June he has joined the Department of Mathematics of Computer Science.

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