KMi is a diverse and multidisciplinary R&D lab that has been at the forefront of innovation since 1995, conducting research in computing technologies for social and environmental good. Our research spans Semantic Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Educational Media, Social Data Science, Scholarly Data, Blockchain, Citizen Science, Collective Intelligence, Smart Cities, and others.
Upcoming Seminar
Addressing Bias in Hate Speech Detection: Enhancing Target Group Identification with Semantics
This event will take place on Tuesday 29 April 2025
Paula Reyero Lobo - Knowledge Media Institute, The Open University
Bias in hate speech detection poses significant challenges, including the risk of disproportionately flagging content from certain demographic groups, misclassifying non-hateful content as hate...
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I am the graphic designer for KMi, I maintain the general graphical elements for KMi along with the overall look and feel of the Lab. I also provide the graphics for KMi projects, these can range...
My research interests include the application of AI in design, case based reasoning, information extraction, predictive modelling, machine learning and knowledge sharing.
Testimonials
"If you are or want to be a brilliant mind, this is where you want to be!"
Valentina Presutti, Institute of Cognitive Science and Technologies, Italy
"I cannot imagine going to a conference without experiencing deep scientific conversations with KMiers!"
Raphaël Troncy, EURECOM: Graduate School & Research Center, France
"Top location for SW research for decades and going strong!"
Pascal Hitzler, Kansas State University, USA
Publications
Tsaneva, S., Dessì, D., Osborne, F. and Sabou, M. (2025) Knowledge graph validation by integrating LLMs and human-in-the-loop, Information Processing & Management, 62, Elsevier
Mikroyannidis, A. and Armakolas, S. (2025) Using Generative AI to Enhance Personalised and Self-Regulated Learning, EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2025, Barcelona, Spain
Rienties, B., Tessarolo, F., Coughlan, E., Coughlan, T. and Domingue, J. (2025) Students' Perceptions of AI Digital Assistants (AIDAs): Should Institutions Invest in Their Own AIDAs?, Applied Sciences, 15
