Faculty & Research

About our research

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering conducts high-impact research and trains future researchers, engineers and educators in both the fundamental properties of computing systems and how computation can benefit a wide range of disciplines. Key themes include designing computing systems that interact with humans and the physical world, using computation to interpret large data sets from science and engineering, and creating safe, secure infrastructure to connect millions of people to their data and to each other.

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Research Areas

Computational Systems Biology Computer Engineering Cyberphysical Systems Cybersecurity & Privacy Graphics, Vision & Imaging Human-Computer Interaction Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing Networked Systems Parallel Computing Technology Theoretical Computer Science

CSE Research News

An MRI scan shows a Chiari type-1 malformation, in which the cerebellum extends beyond the gap in the skull where it connects to the spinal cord. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have used AI tools to describe three sub-types of Chiari type-1, which will help guide clinicians to make the most effective treatment decisions for their patients.

Researchers define new subtypes of common brain disorder

Artificial intelligence identified 3 subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformations, could improve medical decision making.

11.18.2024

3D surface models can be used to prototype new technology, among many other applications. A new suite of algorithms developed by Tao Ju will make it easier for anyone to create 3D surface models by drawing curves, whether on the computer screen or in virtual reality. (Photo: Adobe Stock)

3D modeling made easier

Tao Ju received an NSF grant to develop innovative algorithms for 3D surface modeling.

10.31.2024

Generative AI tools, including large language models like ChatGPT, have security measures to prevent the creation of harmful content, but even novice users can use jailbreak prompts to escape these guard rails. (Photo: iStock)

Zhang and collaborators win USENIX distinguished paper award

Ning Zhang’s award-winning work examines attempts to circumvent security restrictions on generative AI tools.

10.28.2024

Faculty Spotlight

Ning Zhang
Assistant Professor
Keeping hackers at bay
Brendan Juba
Associate Professor
Artificial intelligence, algorithms focus of Juba’s NSF CAREER Award
I-Ting Angelina Lee
Assistant Professor
Lee seeks to boost speed on cloud platform apps with CAREER Award

Faculty Directory

Our faculty are working at the intersection of disciplines

Faculty Directory