Discovery. Impact. Momentum.
At the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), we use an interdisciplinary approach and powerful computing resources to address grand challenges that can impact science and society.
human-computer interaction, natural language processing, software engineering, data-driven modeling, spatial data structures, deep learning, smart transportation, and more
blockchain & cryptocurrency, human-centered security, post-quantum cryptography, cloud security, autonomous systems, programming languages, and more
computer visualization, immersive media for medical training, pathogen genomics, molecular evolution, combinatorial optimization, and more
quantum information science, trustworthy AI, microbiome research, autonomous robotics, computational cognitive science, neuromorphic engineering, and more
Latest News
Huang Awarded Open Philanthropy Grant to Study Evasive AI Behavior
She will use the funding to develop tests and safeguards that reveal when language models merely appear safe and when they actually follow rules.
Robots That Measure Without Rulers
UMD researchers are developing robotic sensing abilities that mimic biological systems to judge distances.
UMD Model Joins ‘Arms Race’ to Develop AI-Powered Tech that Understands Music
Ramani Duraiswami helped develop an AI-powered platform that breaks down songs based on personal taste, emotion and mood.
What Powers UMIACS
We link cutting-edge technology with the brightest scientific minds to advance research, scholarship and innovation that can benefit society.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
For more than four decades, UMIACS computational resources have powered new discoveries that will have an impact.
Expert Faculty & Stellar Support
We recruit and retain top faculty on the UMD campus, who are supported by exemplary staff and talented graduate students.