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Using ICT to model the spread of epidemic diseases

Research / Pillars & Groups / Human Factors & Design / SuPerWorld / Internships / Using ICT to model the spread of epidemic diseases
17 January. 2021
On occassion of the wide spreading of the COVID19 virus, this internship aims to examine how ICT tools (mobile apps, web, wearable technology, etc.) could be harnessed to improve diagnostics and management of the disease response actions, assisting policy-makers.
Required Skills
Modelling skills, programming skills, sensors
Skills Level
Good knowledge of 1 or more of the required skills. The SuPerWorld team will assist the student on the other skills required.
Objectives
To develop a model that assesses the risk of each urban location in space and time, in order to assist people to avoid areas of high risk of getting infected.

Expected deliverables: Final report, model developed, Scientific publication