Complexity into Clarity

We strive to uncover meaningful patterns from scattered data. See our repository, and our projects. 

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(Pattern Recognition and Inference: Signals → Models → Applications)

We are a multi-disciplinary, multi-national research group in Groningen focused on pushing the boundaries of computer vision. Our work includes applications in biology, medicine, forensics, and radio astronomy.

PRISMA strives to uncover meaningful patterns from scattered data, ensuring our models remain robust in real-world conditions. Through interdisciplinary partnerships, we aim to create innovative tools and technologies that address significant challenges in science and industry.

Our mission is to transform complexity into clarity, much like how a prism reveals the hidden spectrum of light. By bridging theory and practice, PRISMA contributes in advancing pattern recognition and applications.

Our home is in the University of Groningen, within the Information Systems Group. We are connected with other local and international institutes, including University Medical Center Groningen, Stellenbosch University, University of Malta, and the University of Salerno. We work together with organizations like the Dutch Driving Authority to tackle real-world problems.

This article was updated on February 10, 2026

Prof. George Azzopardi

Leader of PRISMA. As the academic lead of PRISMA, I guide our research team in advancing the robustness of vision models, developing innovative approaches to machine learning, and transforming complex data into actionable insights.