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
Applying AI to Human Skill Learning Through Embodied Human-AI Collaboration
UMD researchers developed an AI exosuit that intercepts human errors mid-motion to accelerate physical skill learning.
App's AI ‘Eyes’ for Blind Users Fall Short, UMD Researchers Find
Hernisa Kacorri and Hal Daumé III discovered that AI apps for blind users often give long, cluttered descriptions instead of direct answers.
Two Former Graduate Students Receive the Larry S. Davis Doctoral Dissertation Award
Suho Shin and Zeyu Yan were honored for their research on algorithmic AI delegation and sustainable electronic design.
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.