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 academics in computer science, statistics, political science, and communications from Pontificia Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile, as well as from 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 …
Ten IMFD researchers featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 ranking
Gonzalo Navarro ranks sixth among scientists affiliated with Chile in the classification measuring career-long impact. Five other researchers also rank among the most prominent for citations received during 2025. Ten …
Over 100 people attended the “Know Your Data” IMFD workshop series
Between August and October, the Millennium Institute for Foundational Research on Data (IMFD) held four sessions in Santiago, Viña del Mar and Concepción. The self-assessment tests and the recording of …
Pablo Barceló takes over as director of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA)
The UC academic, who has served as a researcher and former deputy director at the IMFD, will lead the center during the 2026-2031 period. This Monday, November 2, Pablo Barceló, …
