Our Mission & Vision
We solve real-world problems by untangling their complex and interacting causes.
The Biocomplexity Institute (BI) focuses on solving complex problems that cannot be solved within the narrow confines of a single discipline or by a single researcher – we have developed a unique transdisciplinary team science approach to tackle such problems. Our diverse research teams unite different perspectives and skills, all driven by a common goal: using computational tools to solve tough issues that impact humanity.
Together, we work to foster global collaborative networks to advance our unique research agenda, support decision makers, and develop innovative experiential learning programs for students.
- Artificial Intelligence
BI scientists have developed real-time decision support, analysis, and forecasting tools for studying various socio-technological systems, including transportation, infectious disease epidemics, and disasters. By integrating HPC, complex network modeling, and AI, we use digital twins to evaluate risks and study interventions, aiding policymakers in planning and response. Our HPC tools have supported state and federal agencies in studying epidemic interventions, pest control strategies, nuclear disaster scenarios, and evacuation impacts due to natural and man-made disasters.
- Digital Twins
We specialize in creating highly accurate synthetic replicas - digital twins - of populations throughout the world, enabling officials from local to national levels better understand and address complex issues. Socio-technical digital twins provide a socially and geographically explicit coordinate system that can be used for inter- and intra-agent interactions. Our modeling frameworks leverage digital twins for applications such as modeling household energy consumption, network reliability with increased electric vehicle usage, and forecasting contagions.
- High-Performance Computing
Our expertise in high performance computing (HPC) is unparalleled. With decades of experience, we leverage HPC in every project we undertake, ensuring robust and efficient computational solutions. Our team has honed their skills through continuous application and innovation, making us leaders in the field. From complex simulations to data-intensive analyses, our proficiency in HPC enables us to tackle the most challenging scientific and engineering problems with precision and speed.
- Network Science
Networks are ubiquitous in our modern vocabulary. From social media to transportation and resource distribution networks, they are the fabric of the interdependent infrastructures we rely on to navigate the complexities of our daily lives. Our work streamlines network analysis, offering effective tools to assist policymakers as they grapple with the most pressing issues: How does a city recover from a natural disaster? How does climate change impact society? How can we best fight infectious disease outbreaks? The versatile tools we have developed interpret, forecast, and explain the dynamics of massively interacting systems.
