/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/tLearn More About the Institute of Artificial Intelligence /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/t/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAbout Our AI Faculty/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n At the core of the institute is a growing network of faculty whose excellence and expertise reflect the depth of UCF/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s interdisciplinary strength in AI. Their research and teaching are defining UCF/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s approach to AI as collaborative and grounded in real-world impact./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
These faculty include:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nNiels da Vitoria Lobo /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssociate professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nHis research focuses on computational vision, active vision and mobile robotics, and user interfaces and graphical modeling, which has contributed to advancements in object detection, curve detection, person tracking and obstacle detection./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nLaura Brattain /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssociate professor of medicine /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nHer research integrates biomedical AI, medical ultrasound and surgical robotics, with recent contributions to real-time diagnostic assistants and advancements in minimally invasive procedures. She also mentored six College of Engineering and Computer Science seniors who developed the AIMS (AI for Medical Surgery) system with Pegasus Partner Orlando Health. The system keeps track of surgical staples, enabling surgical teams to operate more efficiently and reduce waste./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCuneyt Akcora /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssociate professor of finance /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nHis research examines data science on complex networks and large-scale graph analysis, with applications in social, biological, the internet of things and blockchain networks. UCF/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s future fintech involvement includes developing an AI lab within the finance department. Researchers participating in the program are looking at having blockchain nodes within the department, allowing them to download and access blockchain data, such as Bitcoin prices and activity on the transaction network. It would enable students to more easily learn about fintech and access up-to-date cryptocurrency information as they conduct research./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAritra Dutta /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of mathematics /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Sciences /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nHis research focuses on making AI models and computer systems smarter, private, faster, and more efficient. He works on improving how machines learn from large amounts of data, especially in a distributed setting, and applications in areas like image and video analysis. His interests include advanced machine learning techniques, distributed computing, and mathematical tools that help simplify learning from complex data, giving a foundational aspect to the design of advanced neural network architectures. Dutta has collaborated with major organizations such as Lockheed Martin, 1QB Information Technology, and ExxonMobil. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAmrit Singh Bedi /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nHis research explores AI for autonomous systems. At a time when AI is rapidly reshaping industries, economies, and daily life, Bedi leads the SAFERR AI (Safety and Fairness for Reliable and Responsible AI) Lab, which aims to develop and test safer, more robust and more reliable AI systems. The interdisciplinary research team addresses critical challenges in ensuring AI systems operate dependably in real-world settings. Bedi has published over 100 papers and received numerous awards for his work on robust AI systems./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nOther IAI faculty are: /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nChen Chen /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssociate professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nXinyu Chen /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of mathematics /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Sciences/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nShahana Ibrahim /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of electrical and computer engineering /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nShubhra Kanti Karmaker /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nChristian K/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u00fcemmerle /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of mathematics /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Sciences/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nWu Lin /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nJialin Liu /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of statistics and data science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Sciences/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nYogesh Rawat /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nYuzhang Shang /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAli Siahkoohi /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nShashank Sonkar /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nYu Tian /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nShruti Vyas /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of material science and engineering /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nSong Wang /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer science /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nYue Wang /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of electrical and computer engineering /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nZhenyi Wang /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nAssistant professor of computer engineering /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nCollege of Engineering and Computer Science/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/nWhat Our Partners Say About the Institute/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cOn behalf of Leidos, I am excited to hear that 女仆AV is creating the Institute of AI, under the directorship of Professor Mubarak Shah. I would like to express our strong support as the AI Institute represents a significant and timely investment in national security and technological superiority. The proposed institute/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s research focus /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2014 ranging the use of machine vision in multiple domains, human and AI coordination, and cyber-AI integration to develop robust security solutions is directly aligned with emerging operational challenges faced by many of Leidos/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019 customers./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cLeidos has collaborated with UCF researchers on computer vision, autonomous operations, remote sensing, and other related technologies needed to further the advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The establishment of the IAI enables a deeper relationship between UCF and Leidos to accelerate development and deployment of next-generation AI technologies. It would be a privilege to serve in an advisory capacity for the institute and contribute to aligning the complex challenges faced by industry with emerging AI research produced by the IAI. This ecosystem will also nurture the next wave of AI-enabled systems and train a pipeline of engineers and technologists who are essential to the future workforce./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
-Corey Hendricks, vice president and chief engineer commercial and international, Leidos/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cThe National Center for Simulation was founded in 1994 to promote dual-use modeling and simulation technology and is the cornerstone for the $7 billion military modeling and simulation enterprise in the Central Florida Research Park. The military/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s latest objectives depend highly on AI technology, and UCF must be utilizing leading-edge AI technology to compete for valuable research funding projects. This new technology is not only important to UCF/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s Institute for Modeling and Simulation and the National Center for Simulation, but its development is critical for ensuring national security and we are thrilled to be a partner with the new UCF Institute of AI./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n-George Cheros, president and CEO, National Center for Simulation/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cAt Mitsubishi Power Americas, we view AI as a transformative force /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2014 one that is essential for driving innovation, national competitiveness and societal impact. As this technology reshapes industries and redefines capabilities, the creation of this institute represents a timely and critical step toward advancing responsible, high-impact AI research and education. We look forward to the ways these advancements will revolutionize the power generation industry /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2014 through predictive maintenance, energy optimization and strengthened cybersecurity./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cMitsubishi Power Americas is excited to support the UCF Institute of AI through collaborative research initiatives, helping translate innovations into real-world applications, and advancing education through internships and mentorship opportunities. By working together, we hope to contribute to a vibrant ecosystem that empowers the next generation of talent and delivers solutions to the pressing challenges faced by our organization and the global workforce./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
–Shane Mickey, senior vice president of strategic initiatives, Mitsubishi Power Americas/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cUCF has been a consistent and capable partner in helping us explore advanced simulation, synthetic training environments and emerging digital capabilities. The Institute of AI directly supports our efforts to modernize and scale training through technologies like generative Al and machine learning. We appreciate the leadership role UCF continues to play in advancing technology and talent in Central Florida, and across the nation./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
-Col. Marcus Reynolds, program manager for training systems, U.S. Marines/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cThe launch of the UCF AI Institute under Dr. Shah/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s leadership signals a defining moment for Central Florida and the nation. AI will shape the next era of medicine, mobility, security and society. AdventHealth is proud to stand alongside UCF to unlock the full potential of this technology through trusted partnerships, shared innovation, and a commitment to preparing the next generation of AI leaders./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
-Rob Purinton, chief AI officer, AdventHealth/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n“Siemens Energy is using artificial intelligence in every aspect of our work, including expanding our Innovation Center Orlando to create a new laboratory that will use AI to analyze the electric grid. The education and workforce development that will take place at the UCF Institute of AI will prepare students for this work and many other opportunities in our 21st century economy./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
-Rich Voorberg, president, Siemens Energy North America/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201cL3Harris is thrilled that 女仆AV is creating the Institute of AI, under the directorship of Professor Mubarak Shah. As a leading aerospace and defense technology company, L3Harris is actively advancing AI/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302//ML (machine learning) capabilities to support national security across domains such as space systems, resilient communications and edge computing. We see strong alignment between the IAI/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u2019s research and transition goals and our interest in accelerating innovation, supporting IP (intellectual property) generation and transitioning foundational Al advances into deployable defense technologies. L3Harris looks forward to exploring future collaboration opportunities with UCF and the new Institute of AI to help shape the next generation of AI technologies that will enhance the security, resilience and sustainability of our nation./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148302/n
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