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
Studying Haptics to Reshape How People Learn Motor Skills
UMD researchers built a magnetic hand exoskeleton that has the potential to transform how we learn motor skills.
Decades-Old Robotics Paper Earns Top Honor at ICRA
A UMD team is being recognized for the lasting impact of their research on collision-avoidance technology.
Protecting Abuse Survivors from the Intimate Adversary in the Age of AI
Computer science Ph.D. student Julio Poveda is making AI safer for domestic violence survivors by focusing on security threats from abusive partners.
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.