Transforms complex data into actionable insights through advanced visualization, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions.
The NAIT Centre for Data Management and Visualization helps organizations transform data into informed decisions. Its multidisciplinary team delivers end-to-end expertise across the data lifecycle, from developing scalable data pipelines and governance frameworks grounded in FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and CARE (Collective benefit, Authority to control, Responsibility, and Ethics) principles to deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions that address complex operational challenges.
The Centre leverages generative AI and multi-modal large language models (LLMs) to enhance content creation, data visualization, and interpretation. Interactive dashboards, digital twins, and simulation environments integrate sensor, spatial, and motion data into advanced decision-support systems. Human performance analysis is supported through optical and inertial motion capture technologies, enabling applications such as training simulations, ergonomic analysis, and digital storytelling.
What distinguishes the Centre is its ability to connect data readiness with AI-driven innovation, transforming fragmented data assets into strategic intelligence. Serving sectors such as life sciences, energy, and public services, the Centre helps organizations unlock the full value of their data, from infrastructure and governance to insight generation and decision-making.
- Data architecture and preparation: Develops scalable data foundations that supports advanced analytics and AI applications, designing pipelines that transform fragmented datasets into reliable, analysis-ready assets.
- Data governance and sovereignty: Establishes ethical data frameworks aligned with FAIR and CARE principles, embedding data sovereignty and responsible governance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning: Applies machine learning, predictive modelling and advanced analytics to address real-world challenges, from operational optimization to text and image analysis.
- Generative AI and creative automation: Leverages multi-modal large language models (LLMs) to accelerate content creation, visualization, and data interpretation, bridging data readiness and practical AI innovation.
- Visualization, simulation and digital twins: Designs interactive dashboards, digital twins and simulation environments that integrate sensor, spatial, and motion data into unified decision-support visualizations.
- Motion capture and educational content: Uses optical and inertial motion capture technologies to analyze human movement for training, safety simulation, ergonomic assessment, and digital storytelling enabling partners to better understand human performance and process workflows.
- Clean technology
- Healthcare and social services
- Information and communication technologies and media
Specialized labs and equipment
- Motion capture and performance analysis: Capture and analyze human movement data for animation, virtual production and research applications using a motion capture studio (2000 sq. feet), optical motion capture systems (Vicon) and wearable marker-based capture suits.
- Motion capture data processing: Calibrate, reconstruct and process motion capture datasets using specialized acquisition and post-production software (Vicon Shogun 1.5xx).
- Digital media data storage: Store, manage and access large-scale motion capture, animation and digital media datasets using high-performance storage infrastructure.
- Machine learning and computational analysis: Support artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced data-processing workflows using dedicated high-performance computing infrastructure.
- Animation and digital content production: Process animation, visualization and digital content production workflows using professional workstations and specialized software.
Private and public sector research partners
- Alberta Motor Association (AMA)
- Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
- VitalXR
- Bigstone Cree Nation
- North Mist Studios
- Nipîy Tu Research and Knowledge Centre
- University of Alberta
- Transitional Solutions Inc.