CDIA · Center for Data and Artificial Intelligence · Universidad de ConcepciónCollaborate

World-class artificial intelligence from the south of the world.

Frontier research, technology transfer to industry and talent development, from the Universidad de Concepción.

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Our position

Artificial intelligence research and development from Concepción, with the responsibility demanded by a technology that is already changing the world.

We are the Center for Data and Artificial Intelligence at the School of Engineering of the Universidad de Concepción, and every day we work to contribute to a better country.

We research at the frontier of AI and data science, with results published at the field’s leading conferences and in specialized scientific journals.

We build with companies and institutions: projects and consulting that take their data from diagnosis to models in production.

We train the talent the country needs, through open programs and programs tailored to each organization, and we engage with the community we work in (companies, public agencies and schools in the region) and with the world’s leading AI hubs.

Mission, vision and values
The CDIA team at the Universidad de Concepción

Four lines of action behind a world-class center.

Frontier research, technology transfer to industry, talent development and international reach. Each line has its own agenda and its own results.

  1. Frontier research

    Science that competes at the highest international level.

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  2. Research and development

    The strategic partner for bringing AI into operations.

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  3. Training

    Developing the AI talent the country needs.

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  4. Engagement and internationalization

    Rooted in our region, connected to the world.

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Case studies

AI inside the operations of our clients.

Implementation stories told by the team that led them: what the problem was, what we built and what changed.

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Impact

A center measured by the difference it makes.

From Chile, we connect research, industry and training. These are the figures behind that work today.

22researchers, faculty and professionals on the center’s team.
28public and private organizations that have trusted CDIA with their data and AI challenges.
4lines of action that bring together research, projects, training and engagement.

Our team.

Faculty with doctorates from the world’s leading centers of knowledge come together with a single purpose: to lead the conversation on artificial intelligence from Concepción, Chile, to the world.

  • Guillermo Cabrera VivesGuillermo Cabrera VivesDirectorPhD in Computer Science · Universidad de Chile
  • Carlos Navarrete LizamaCarlos Navarrete LizamaDeputy DirectorPhD in Information Technology · Université de Toulouse
  • Karla Cerda OtárolaKarla Cerda OtárolaExecutive DirectorMSc in Data Science for Innovation · UdeC
  • Gonzalo Rojas DuránGonzalo Rojas DuránBoard memberPhD in Engineering · Universidad de Valencia
  • José Fuentes SepúlvedaJosé Fuentes SepúlvedaBoard memberPhD in Computer Science · UdeC
  • Julio Godoy del CampoJulio Godoy del CampoBoard memberPhD in Computer Science · University of Minnesota
  • Mabel Vidal MirandaMabel Vidal MirandaBoard memberPhD in Computer Science · UdeC
  • Marcela Varas ContrerasMarcela Varas ContrerasBoard memberMSc in Computer Science · UdeC
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Let’s work together

Want to work with Chile’s leaders in artificial intelligence?

For nearly a decade, we have been the strategic partner of companies and public institutions that want to transform their operations with data and artificial intelligence. Let’s build your next project together.

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Write to us directly at cdia@inf.udec.cl

Let’s talk about your next project.

We are in the Barrio Universitario of the Universidad de Concepción. Write to us to schedule a visit.

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