{"id":48,"date":"2023-04-19T11:03:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T11:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/autobrain\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:25:19","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/autobrain\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"199\">Welcome to the BINC Lab \u2014 the Lancaster <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">B<\/span>rain-<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">I<\/span>nspired <u>N<\/u>ovel\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">C<\/span>omputing Lab.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">BINC Lab is a multidisciplinary research hub at the forefront of <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"409\">Novel Computing<\/strong><\/span>, where <span style=\"color: #cc99ff\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"433\">neuroscience<\/strong><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #cc99ff\"><strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"453\" data-is-only-node=\"\">quantum theory<\/strong><\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #cc99ff\"><strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"478\">secure autonomy<\/strong><\/span> converge to shape the future of <span style=\"color: #cc99ff\"><strong>automated and intelligent systems<\/strong><\/span>. We lead cutting-edge research in <span style=\"color: #cc99ff\"><strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"581\">Cognitive AI<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"617\">Quantum Neural Computing<\/strong>,<\/span> and <span style=\"color: #cc99ff\"><strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"648\">Post-Quantum Computing<\/strong><\/span>, with high-impact applications in <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"728\">Secure and Distributed Autonomous Systems<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"744\">Medical AI<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"774\">Earth Observation AI<\/strong>. Our mission is to engineer next-generation technologies that are not only <strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"878\">computationally powerful<\/strong>, but also <strong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"904\">transparent<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"928\">ethically grounded<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"952\">privacy-preserving<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"997\">resilient to emerging cyber threats<\/strong>. BINC Lab offers a fertile ground for breakthrough innovation and collaborative research, creating scalable, real-world solutions for wellbeing, sustainability, and national security. <\/span>We invite collaborations with academic groups, PhD and post-doctoral researchers, and industry partners who share our vision of blending theoretical rigour with practical impact.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Pioneering Novel Computing for the Future of AI<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>Our research encompasses several high-impact areas of novel computing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"632\">Quantum and Post-Quantum Intelligence: <\/strong><\/span>We explore the intersection of quantum computing and AI, developing quantum neural network architectures, efficient quantum encoding techniques, and hybrid quantum-classical models. Our team is also engaged in evaluating the robustness of post-quantum cryptographic schemes using machine learning and adversarial analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"998\">Brain-Inspired and Neural Computing: <\/strong><\/span>Our researchers apply cutting-edge AI to brain science, focusing on explainable and trustworthy models that aid in understanding neurological development and disorders. We build AI systems capable of estimating brain age, detecting neurodegenerative patterns, and modelling complex neural dynamics\u2014supporting future applications in digital health and neuroscience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1399\">Trust, Privacy and Secure AI: <\/strong><\/span>BINC Lab is committed to designing AI systems that are secure, privacy-preserving, and ethically sound. Our work includes the development of privacy-aware biometric systems, trust models for decentralized networks, and AI frameworks that embed fairness, accountability, and explainability into core algorithms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1746\">Human-Centred and Ethical AI: <\/strong><\/span>We take a principled approach to AI development, ensuring that our models are transparent, inclusive, and aligned with human values. Our team works on building interpretable systems for sensitive domains such as healthcare and public services, and engages with the broader community on responsible AI governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2116\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\">Embodied Intelligence, Robotics and Digital Twins:<\/span> <\/strong>We develop AI technologies for physical and simulated environments, including human\u2013robot interaction, biometric identity verification, and synthetic data generation. Our research supports real-world deployments in smart systems, immersive environments, and interactive robotics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2442\">AI for Health, Finance and Environment: <\/strong><\/span>We work closely with domain experts to deliver practical AI solutions in areas such as medical imaging, financial anomaly detection, and environmental monitoring. Our models are designed to be robust, scalable, and ready for deployment in mission-critical settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;color: #ff00ff\"><strong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2712\">Intelligent Autonomous Systems: <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px\">We push the frontier of autonomy with next-generation AI-powered robots, human-centred vehicles, and smart drones. Our work integrates 5G\/6G connectivity and transparent human-AI collaboration to build autonomous systems capable of intelligent decision-making in complex, high-stakes environments\u2014from disaster response to remote exploration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color: #3366ff\"><strong>Dr<\/strong><strong>iving Innovation and Strategic Impact<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge projects, the <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\">Lancaster BINC<\/span> <\/strong>Lab is laying the groundwork for next-generation AI solutions that redefine <strong>computational intelligence, privacy, and security<\/strong>. Our commitment to the field of <strong>Novel Computing<\/strong> positions us as a global leader, presenting forward-looking investment opportunities for industry partners seeking to drive meaningful impact through transformative, ethical, and high-impact technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;font-size: 14px\"><strong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2751\">Why Collaborate with BINC Lab?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"3160\">\n<li data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2852\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\">Multidisciplinary expertise spanning AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and applied science<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2965\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\">Strong infrastructure, including access to quantum simulators, high-performance computing, and robotics labs<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3092\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\">Proven experience in delivering high-impact research and innovation in partnership with academia, industry, and healthcare<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3160\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\">Commitment to responsible innovation and real-world application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\">To collaborate or learn more, please contact <strong data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3230\">Prof. Richard Jiang<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3262\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3260\">r.jiang2@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><a title=\"Visit tracker\" href=\"https:\/\/clustrmaps.com\/site\/1c365\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/clustrmaps.com\/map_v2.png?cl=f1ef82&amp;w=512&amp;t=tt&amp;d=hcta-J6LBUEAcPw5ZBq9XGpn1ws4aHN1xEFiokrVP5k&amp;co=2d3ead\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the BINC Lab \u2014 the Lancaster Brain-Inspired Novel\u00a0Computing Lab. BINC Lab is a multidisciplinary research hub at the forefront of Novel Computing, where neuroscience, quantum theory, and secure autonomy converge to shape the future of automated and intelligent systems. 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