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
Zhang Receives Award from Open Philanthropy to Enhance Safety in Generative-AI Agents
The research combines principles from reinforcement learning and game theory to better understand and enhance Generative AI-Agents’ safety.
Sociolinguist and Natural Language Processing Expert Joins UMIACS
Julia Mendelsohn uses computational methods to understand social phenomena and examines new language technologies in use today.
UMD Team Develops Novel Method to Recycle 3D Printed Circuit Boards
UMD researchers developed a low-cost, fully recyclable 3D-printed circuit board that dissolves in water, making electronics prototyping more eco-friendly.
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.