Faculty Research Areas
Algorithms
An algorithm is a procedure used for solving a problem or performing a computation. Our faculty work on various research topics in planning algorithms, optimization algorithms, simulation, and computational geometry.
Faculty: John Edwards and Mario Harper
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a multidisciplinary field that combines computer science, mathematics, cognitive science, and engineering to create intelligent agents that can perceive, learn, reason, and interact with their environments. AI research aims to develop algorithms, models, and systems that enable machines to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and natural language understanding. Our faculty work on various research topics in intelligent multi-agent systems, physics-informed deep learning, criticality in natural systems, and AI for social impact.
Faculty: Vicki Allan, Hamid Karimi, Mario Harper, and Vladimir Kulyukin
Computer Science Education
Computer science education or computing education is the field of teaching and learning the discipline of computer science, and computational thinking. Our faculty work on various research topics in educational data mining, keystroke analysis, and educational psychology.
Faculty: John Edwards and Seth Poulsen
Computer Vision
Computer vision is a field of artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computers to derive meaningful information from digital images, videos, and other visual inputs — and take actions or make recommendations based on that information. Our faculty work on various research topics in medical image segmentation and deep learning-based object detection and recognition (morphed face detection, pavement crack detection/classification, sidewalk detection, bus stop detection, etc.).
Faculty: Heng-Da Cheng and Xiaojun Qi
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Our faculty work on various research topics in human aspects of security, and privacy perceptions of users.
Faculty: Mahdi Nasrullah Al-Ameen and Tian Xie
Database Systems
Database systems are software systems that enable users to define, create, maintain, and control access to the database. Our faculty work on various research topics in temporal databases, hierarchical databases, and biodiversity databases.
Faculty: Curtis Dyreson
Data Science and Data Mining
Data Science and data mining is a multidisciplinary field that combines computer science, statistics, and domain knowledge to extract insights and knowledge from data. Our faculty work on various research topics in data mining, such as time series data analysis, social network or graph mining, and educational data mining, as well as various data mining applications, such as space weather research and machine learning cyberinfrastructure development.
Faculty: Soukaina Filali Boubrahimi, Hamid Karimi, Shah Muhammad Hamdi, Isaac Cho, and Shuhan Yuan
Data Visualization and Visual Analytics
Data visualization and visual analytics is a research field that shows data in a visual format that makes insights easier to understand for human users and employs a variety of processes to identify and reveal patterns and trends. Our faculty work on various research topics in decision-making and sense-making, user behavior analytics, text analytics, and data analytics.
Faculty: Isaac Cho
High Performance Computing and Scientific Visualization
High performance computing (HPC) is a technology that uses clusters of powerful processors, working in parallel, to process massive multi-dimensional datasets (big data) and solve complex problems at extremely high speeds. Scientific visualization refers to the practice of producing graphical representations of scientific phenomena as a means of gaining understanding and insight into the data. Our faculty work on various research topics in big data analysis and visualization, distributed and parallel computing, topological analysis, cyber-infrastructure, cloud computing, and simulation visualization.
Faculty: John Edwards and Steve Petruzza
Human Computer Interaction
Human-computer interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary field of study focusing on the design of computer technology and, in particular, the interaction between humans (the users) and computers. Our faculty work on various research topics in user behavior and challenges in technology use and corresponding workarounds, virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D user interfaces.
Faculty: Mahdi Nasrullah Al-Ameen and Isaac Cho
Information and Communications Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
ICT4D is an initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide (the disparity between technological "have" and "have not" geographic locations or demographic groups) and aiding economic development by ensuring equitable access to up-to-date communications technologies. Our faculty work on various research topics in usability issues and privacy concerns around digital technology use in developing countries.
Faculty: Mahdi Nasrullah Al-Ameen
Robotics
Robotics is a branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots. Our faculty work on various research topics in autonomous system intelligence design and implementation of decision-making algorithms on physical systems.
Faculty: Mario Harper
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two technologies that are changing the way we use screens, creating new and exciting interactive experiences. Our faculty work on various research topics in 3D user interfaces, human perception, and cognition in VR and AR.
Faculty: Isaac Cho