Artificial intelligence at Linköping University

Here's what's going on in artificial intelligence, AI, at the university.

Artificial intelligence at LiU

AI at LiU involves a wide

range of work, from education and research to contact with industry and society. 

AI is about AI techniques

as well as applications of these techniques.

LiU is host for WASP

Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program.

Development has been rapid since LiU appointed Sweden’s first professor in computer science, Erik Sandewall, in 1975. He presented his doctoral thesis in 1969 in the new subject “artificial intelligence”. At the time, research was focussed on expert systems and knowledge transfer. The focus today has shifted to machine learning, deep learning and systems that include reasoning and decision-making processes – AI-enabled systems.

At LiU, world-leading research is conducted in several important fields of AI. Computer Vision – deep learning in which computers, with the aid of advanced image processing and AI, can draw their own conclusions – is one strong field, while another is knowledge systems and advanced decision support, which requires logical reasoning. A third field example is research into the role of humans in the systems, together with how we can maintain the knowledge required to take over if the systems fail.

LiU is ranked 43rd globally

in AI research, and recognized as 

leading in Sweden

in the field,

and placed 12th in Europe.

(From Vinnova’s report about strategic technologies for Sweden, October 2024)

AI research

Linköping University has expertise in artificial intelligence, AI, at all departments.

Here are some examples of research projects, research areas, networks and arenas within AI at Linköping University. LiU also

  • leads the AI4X Center of Excellence
  • hosts the multi-disciplinary research center RESIST

On our WASP overview page, you can find LiU research environments connected to WASP focused on AI among other projects.

Choose Contact AI researchers in the menu above for a list of AI researchers. These researchers conduct research in AI, on AI or with AI.

Examples of research activities within AI.

The picture shows a system for satellite-based portioning of liquid fertilizer.

Agtech Sweden

Agtech Sweden aims to build up an innovation environment and activate a mobilisation aiming for tomorrow's agriculture.

A woman looks at different symbols for digital services.

AI and the automation of teaching

The aim is to gain knowledge about the bodily dimensions - sensuality - of students' reading practices in primary school. It examines how young readers engage physiologically and affectively in activities related to reading during the school day.

Children using system AI Chatbot in compute.

AI Literacy for Swedish Primary Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly permeating children's and young people's leisure and education. This research project provides a scientifically based foundation for AI literacy in schools.

Networks, centers and groups related to AI at Linköping University

Ongoing within AI

AI news

Man står i en aula

09 June 2026

Hockey analytics is growing – international conference brings experts to Linköping

When the international hockey analytics conference was recently held in Linköping, researchers, students and representatives from hockey organisations and companies from several countries came together.

A man in a black shirt is smiling at the camera.

03 June 2026

LiU researcher wins award for real-time data integration breakthrough

A new approach from Linköping University allows applications to combine data from multiple sources in real time – a key capability for modern AI. The research has now been recognised with an international award.

Två kvinnor som står bredvid varandra.

25 May 2026

Researchers highlight "small data" as key to responsible AI

AI development relies on vast amounts of data. Researchers are questioning if “big data” is enough to build ethical and reliable systems. Attention is shifting to “small data” – smaller, richer, and more controlled datasets that offer new insights.

AI calendar

News Archive

09 June 2026

Hockey analytics is growing – international conference brings experts to Linköping

03 June 2026

LiU researcher wins award for real-time data integration breakthrough

25 May 2026

Researchers highlight "small data" as key to responsible AI

Newsletter about AI at LiU

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