WASP Lighthouse
Objectives of the WASP Lighthouse Initiative:
- Increase WASP’s local presence at universities.
- Provide a physical or virtual space for WASP-related activities.
- Strengthen connections with faculty, fellows, and alumni.
- Organize events, seminars, and activities that align with WASP’s vision and mission.
Aims and goals of a WASP Lighthouse at Luleå University of Technology:
The primary aim of the WASP Lighthouse at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is to strengthen WASP’s regional presence in northern Sweden by establishing a dedicated WASP node in Norrbotten. This node will serve as a strategic hub for promoting cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and autonomous systems, while acting as a bridge between academia, industry, and society. The Lighthouse will foster interdisciplinary collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support innovative research aligned with WASP’s core mission. The initiative will leverage LTU’s strong research groups, Machine Learning (ML) led by Prof. Marcus Liwicki and Robotics and AI (RAI) led by Prof. George Nikolakopoulos, to enhance scientific excellence and contribute meaningfully to Sweden’s AI ecosystem. It will also provide a platform for engagement with regional actors, alumni, and industry stakeholders, thereby amplifying the impact of WASP both locally and nationally.
Upcoming events
Research seminar for current and future PhD scholars
Agenda
- Research and development talks on topics at the intersection of AI, ML and robotivs from WASP affiliated faculties.
- Open discussions on the event uptake and upcoming events features.
For more details or to join the event contact:
Agenda – WASP Lighthouse Second PhD Session (10 December 2025)
Theme: Building Collaboration and Research Visibility Time: 13:30 – 15:00 Format: Hybrid
Venue: A2028, Online: Zoom meeting link
Time Agenda Item Presenter / Responsible
13:30 – 13:35 Welcome & Recap of Takeaways from Previous Session Marcus Liwicki, Professor and Head of Subject, Deputy vice-chancellor for Artificial intelligence
13:35 – 13:40 Updates on WASP Lighthouse and WASP Activities Shruti Kotpalliwar Postdoctoral researcher Lama Alkhaled Project Manager, PrcIT
13:40 – 14:00 Talk: Topic TBD Christoforos Kanellakis Assistant Prof, RAI, LTU
14:00 – 14:15 FIKA & Networking —
14:15 – 14:35 Talk: “The Evolution of Large Language Models – From Transformers to RAG” Karl Löwenmark Research Assistance, ML, LTU
14:35 – 14:50 Open Discussion Group Discussion
14:50 – 15:00 Summary & Next Steps Shruti Kotpalliwar
Please confirm your participation by the end of Monday, 24th Nov. 2025 using the following link: Register
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