Mihai Pop is overseeing the center’s data analysis core, while Rita Colwell will utilize GENIUS, a powerful bioinformatics software system, to identify bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites in wastewater throughout the treatment process.
They co-authored a book ranking 44 nations on cyberattack vulnerability, finding the U.S. 11th safest and highlighting the need for improved cybersecurity education.
Cedric Lin defines the boundaries of quantum and classical computation by exploring theoretical models like bomb query complexity and Quantum Merlin-Arthur problems.
Mohammad T. Hajiaghayi, the Jack and Rita G. Minker Associate Professor of Computer Science with an appointment in UMIACS, recently led a team of computer scientists in solving a game theory scenario that has vexed researchers for nearly a century.
The study will explore how kids, parents, and teachers view online safety on smartphones and tablets to inform the design and testing of new interface enhancements.
Election to the Academy is reserved for pioneering leaders whose work has shaped the field, driven research, and advanced innovation in human-computer interaction.