We are a scientific center that conducts interdisciplinary research on the foundational problems of data, ranging from its origin to its use and social impact.
We bring together researchers in computer science, statistics, political science, and communications from Pontificia Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile, as well as from Universidad Federico Santa María, Universidad de Concepción, Universidad de Talca, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, and U. Mayor.
INNOVATION IMFD
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER DIRECTORATE Our goal is to apply the most effective techniques, based on cutting-edge science and technology, to extract value from data, driving development in Chile and the region and delivering data-based solutions for industry, the public sector, and society. What sets us apart is our ability to bridge scientific knowledge with engineering and development. Today, companies and organizations produce a …
Technology and memory: IMFD joins discussion on AI and human rights archives
The event was organized by the National Human Rights Institute (INDH) and brought together specialists from different disciplines to reflect on the ethical and methodological challenges posed by the use …
VLDB 2026: IMFD researchers extend Basic Graph Patterns to temporal graphs, outperforming current methods
Research conducted by Diego Arroyuelo (DCC UC), Aidan Hogan (DCC UChile), Gonzalo Navarro (DCC UChile) and Juan Reutter (DCC UC and IMC UC) proposes a new way to query temporal …
IPIE Global Expert Survey 2026: Lack of Accountability Tops Threats to the Information Environment, Ahead of Disinformation
78% of the experts surveyed rate platforms’ lack of accountability as a large or extreme threat, ranking it above disinformation (73%). The annual survey by the International Panel on the …
