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
Giving Digital Objects a Sense of Sound
By combining camera images and recorded taps, UMD researchers aim to give 3D objects realistic sounds for applications in virtual reality, gaming and more.
Scientists Discover Migration-Mediated Mechanism Enabling Bacteria-Virus Coexistence
Their study shows how collective movement enables viruses to persist with migrating bacterial colonies while minimizing risk.
UMD Researchers Identify Brain Signals Linked to Cybersickness in Immersive Environments
Findings from a real-time brain wave study could help VR and AR designers detect and reduce dizziness, nausea and other symptoms.
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.