Advancing AI. Inventing the Future.
A bold, university-wide initiative, the UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) will unite renowned faculty experts who are advancing AI across disciplines and across multiple colleges — enhancing students’ educational experiences, as well as driving discovery that positively impacts industry, the economy and society.
UCF continues to fuel strong momentum in AI — from machine learning to mathematics, computer vision to healthcare and so much more. This future-focused new institute further propels us to the forefront of AI research and education, and solidifies our university’s place among the most innovative in the nation.
AI is massively transforming how we live, work and learn. As Florida’s Premier Engineering and Technology University, UCF is uniquely positioned to lead in this critical space. This initiative reflects our broader commitment to grow research, scale our areas of excellence and prepare students to lead in a technology-driven future.”
Will collaborate on AI research within the institute
Offered at UCF, including degrees and certificates
Among public universities in the nation — and the most innovative in Florida
(U.S. News & World Report)
Supporting Strong Faculty Collaboration
More than two dozen esteemed UCF researchers will make up the institute, representing several of the university’s colleges and a variety of future-focused fields. Based in the same building for maximum collaboration, these faculty members will lead high-impact research and elevate AI educational offerings across the university.
This will create many opportunities for UCF students to gain hands-on experience, and for UCF partners — from prominent companies to government and community stakeholders — to explore new ideas that can revolutionize industry.
Driving Discovery Across AI Research
UCF’s interdisciplinary spirit, collaborative atmosphere and creative approaches support extensive research success. By harnessing the great potential of AI — and inventing new processes or technologies — the institute’s researchers will contribute to the following critical areas to solve the world’s greatest challenges and improve the human experience for all.
Foundations and Methods
Researching the core algorithms and models that power modern AI.
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Applications and Systems
Building AI solutions for healthcare, defense, finance and more.
- Environmental monitoring
- Fintech and autonomous systems
- Healthcare and precision medicine
- National security and defense
- Robotics and animation
Responsible AI and Governance
Advancing safe, transparent and accountable AI systems.
- AI safety and risk mitigation
- Explainable AI
- Governance frameworks
- Human-centered AI design
- Privacy-preserving machine learning
Next-Gen and Frontier Technologies
Exploring quantum, secure and future-facing AI technologies.
- Privacy preservation
- Secure and trusted AI systems
- Quantum computing
Strengthening Industry Connections
Our longstanding relationships and growing network of powerful connections in AI fields reflect mutually beneficial outcomes and underpin our role as a catalyst for industry and economic growth.
As an R1 metropolitan research university with strategic proximity to industry, UCF faculty members receive exceptional access and insight through collaborative, outcome-driven research — and UCF students become better prepared to fill the roles of tomorrow thanks to real-world internship and co-op experience.
The launch of the UCF Institute of AI under Professor Shah’s 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.”
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