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
Lampropoulos and Miers Receive NSF Funding for Privacy-Preserving Computing
The researchers will develop programming tools to make non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs easier to use and reason about.
New Interim Dean Maintains Strong Ties to UMIACS
Douglas W. Oard, interim dean of the College of Information, expects the college’s strong connection to UMIACS to continue to flourish.
Baney Pulls the Strings Behind the Screens
Matthew Baney blends technical expertise with hands-on leadership to keep UMIACS’ complex computing systems running smoothly.
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.