Information Management and Information Systems

The Information Management and Information Systems (IMIS) area conducts R&D activities focused on the design, implementation, and evaluation of advanced information systems. Core research fields include Information Retrieval, Human Information Interaction, Research Data Management, and Data Infrastructures. Our work addresses key scientific, technical, and social challenges in data representation, enhancing interoperability and fostering deeper understanding of complex data. Moreover, we enhance human information interaction through comprehensive user studies, interaction analysis, user-centered interface design, and advanced eye-tracking technologies, ensuring systems effectively meet user needs. IMIS actively promotes Open Data and Open Science principles, facilitating broad collaboration and transparent knowledge dissemination. Application sectors span Cultural Heritage, Health, Media, and the Public Sector, highlighting significant impact and opportunities for innovative partnerships.