Computing

Imperial College London’s interdisciplinary researchers at the Institute of Security Science and Technology are committed to remaining at the forefront of discovery and innovation in areas relating to ICT and security.

Based on this expertise, ICON has provided sophisticated solutions to organisations from banks to pharmaceutical companies, helping them to harness the knowledge of some of the world’s brightest minds in this dynamic and fast-evolving field in areas including:

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Machine learning, automated reasoning, digitisation, deep learning, logic programming, natural language processing, neural networks and robot vision.

Digital transformation

Industry 4.0, BlockChain / distributed ledger technologies (DLT), Bitcoin / cryptocurrencies, ‘deep tech’ including Internet of Things (IoT).

Communications

Smart networks, signal processing, visual information processing, interactive visualisation, bioinformatics, hardware and software performance optimisation, data transformation and speech processing.

Our consultants strive to create a direct, positive impact from their research and expertise through collaborative interactions with industry. Whether you need help with developing visual analytics, protecting infrastructure or bio and environmental security analysis, we can find the right people to help you solve your problem.

Advisory services

Product design, research methods, data analysis, technology evaluation for investment, technological innovation, patent evaluation, prototype and protocol development, policy, cyber security and more. Assisting museums, writers, film makers and artists to ensure creations scientifically sound.

Expert insight

Membership of Scientific Advisory Boards and Technical Panels, advice and guidance on drug development programmes, thought leadership, conference speakers, literature reviews and provision of foresight.

Analysis and testing

Use of the world-class specialist facilities and technicians at Imperial for projects ranging from aerodynamic measurements and medical imaging to structural testing and analysis.

Our consultants are world-leading experts in their field, committed to on-going research.

Who to contact:

Jamie Pombeiro de Sousa

Jamie Pombeiro de Sousa

Engagement Manager

For Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Computing, Cyber Security, Data Science and AI

+44 (0)7707 280187

Email me

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