Thu Feb 6
University of Central Florida computer science researcher Mubarak Shah has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for his innovations in the field of computer vision. Shah, who is the UCF Trustee Chair Professor of Computer Science and director of the Center for Research in Computer Vision, is being recognized for his…
Tue Feb 4
Biofuels offer potential benefits as renewable fuels with cleaner emissions, but with thousands of types of biofuels to choose from, it makes it hard for the energy sector to focus on just a few for further development. That’s why University of Central Florida researchers are working to narrow the field of potential biofuels as part…
Tue Jan 28
Microsoft has announced that Associate Professor Subith Vasu has received the company’s inaugural Investigator Fellowship, worth $200,000, which recognizes higher education faculty in the U.S. who have demonstrated extraordinary talent that distinguishes them as both teachers and researchers. Vasu is one of only 15 awardees selected in the nation and the only person representing the…
Mon Jan 27
Many people envision computer scientists as individuals who are tech driven and spend most of their time interacting with digital devices—not people, but Assistant Professor Pamela Wisniewski got into the field to help others. “I’m interested in technology because I want to help people.” – Pamela Wisniewski, UCF assistant professor “Within computer science is the intersection of…
