About us

The “Societal Computing” research group headed by Prof. Ingmar Weber (Alexander von Humboldt Professor for AI) was formed at Saarland University in the 2022/23 winter semester.

Societal computing includes
(i) Computing of society, i.e. the computational study of social phenomena, and
(ii) Computing for society, i.e. the use of computer-based methods for supporting social development.

The Societal Computing Group works closely with various stakeholders – including the United Nations, various non-governmental organizations and humanitarian aid organizations.
Collaboration with these partners often serves as a source for research questions, helping to create impact that goes beyond publications.