Research and Teaching Activities of Prof. Rudolf Mester

Computer Science Dept. (IDI), NTNU

PhD course "Intelligent Agents" Largely updated for fall 2025

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Research Topics

In Rudolf Mester's research group, we are currently addressing central topics of AI and Intelligent Systems. Autonomy, Embodied AI for Robotics, and AI-based Maritime Systems are strongly represented in our projects, but we address also problems of Explainability and the Validation of AI-based systems.

Student Projects (status April 2025)

📢 Important: Students interested in the MSc/Preproject topics are advised to indicate their interest and their background early to Prof. Mester in order to secure a project in the 2025/26 season.

Structured topics overview

The AutoDocking25 joint student project

Individually designed student project topics based on personal background and interest are possible. For a complete list of project topics see here in Innsida.

For students who have a particular interest in deep investigations into the mathematical/statistical structure of deep learning and who are not afraid of thorough theoretical analysis, there are challenging topics that can be defined also on individual preferences.