Six divisions, one scientific agenda

BlackSeaShark5 AI

Reasoning, scaling & evaluation

Lead · Dr. Ada Reyes

Researching the foundations of machine intelligence — from large-scale reasoning systems and emergent capabilities to rigorous evaluation science. We build open models, benchmarks, and training infrastructure that advance the frontier of artificial intelligence while remaining fully reproducible.

BlackSeaShark5 Quantum

Computing, sensing & cryptography

Lead · Dr. Igor Demidov

Advancing quantum information science across computing architectures, sensing platforms, and post-quantum cryptographic protocols. Our work spans superconducting qubit systems, photonic networks, and error-correcting codes designed for fault-tolerant operation at scale.

BlackSeaShark5 Medical

Diagnostics, genomics & therapeutics

Lead · Dr. Hannah Berg

Bridging computational science and clinical medicine to develop diagnostic tools, genomic analysis pipelines, and therapeutic discovery platforms. We partner with hospitals and research institutions to translate open science into measurable patient outcomes.

BlackSeaShark5 Neuro / BCI

Neural interfaces & brain mapping

Lead · Dr. Nadia Hassan

Developing bidirectional brain-computer interfaces, neural decoding algorithms, and high-resolution cortical mapping techniques. Our research aims to restore communication and motor function for patients with neurological conditions while advancing fundamental neuroscience.

BlackSeaShark5 Robotics

Manipulation, locomotion & autonomy

Lead · Dr. Maria Voss

Building autonomous systems that perceive, reason, and act in unstructured environments. From dexterous manipulation and legged locomotion to multi-agent coordination, we develop the control algorithms and hardware platforms that enable robots to work alongside humans.

BlackSeaShark5 Geopolitics

Geostrategy, global security & technology

Lead · Dr. Pavel Novak

Analysing the intersection of geopolitics, international relations, strategic affairs, and emerging technologies. Our research examines great-power competition, defence and security, regional conflicts, global economic dependencies, energy security, and the geopolitical implications of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical technologies, with a focus on evidence-based analysis and strategic foresight.