Research impact
Our Department has a history of important, impactful research - something that continues to the present day. Our research has greatly benefited film production and scientific literature, along with other areas.
Through collaboration with a number of organisations, our researchers have been able to apply their expertise in order to find solutions to great societal challenges.
Explore the case studies below to find out how our activities have had a real impact across industry and commerce on a global scale.
Faster, cheaper automated image analysis
Our Department has a history of important, impactful research - something that continues to the present day.
Intelligent software gets the right price
A technique for automated image analysis based on our research is now used to inspect industrial components.
Semantic web: Manchester research drives adoption of standardised language
Our research in the field of Description Logics is the foundation for the development of the Web Ontology Language, OWL.
Transitive technology: The Rosetta Stone for binary translation
Software has been developed to allow applications to run on operating systems they weren't designed for.
Utopia Documents brings a fresh new perspective to reading scientific literature
Our research has led to the creation of a PDF reader that unlocks inaccessible journals and databases.
Virtual reality software accurately alters film scenes
Our software has helped Hollywood automate post-production alterations in real-world film scenes.
