Computer Science and Engineering

is a field suited to the emerging shape of information science and technology in modern society. Rapid expansion of computers into areas such as multimedia, telecommunications, and electronic commerce have created new enterprises, new industries, and new ways of conceiving knowledge and art.


Areas of Faculty Interest and Research Concentration

Language and Patterning

• Algorithms and theory
• High performance computing and computational science
• Knowledge representation and computational linguistics
• Pattern recognition and machine learning
• VLSI and computer architecture

Networks and Systems

• Computer networks and distributed systems
• Multi-agent systems and electronic commerce technology
• Programming languages and software systems

Information Management

• Computer security and information assurance
• Computer vision and information visualization
• Data and knowledge management
• Multimedia databases and information retrieval

On-Site Laboratories

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is supported by two laboratories that provide opportunities for exploring state-of-the-art research and working with sophisticated computing facilities:

• Knowledge Media Laboratory
• Laboratory and Advanced Network Design, Evaluation, and Research

In addition, the department also maintains four research centers:

• Center for Computational Research
• Center of Excellence for Document Analysis and Recognition
• Center of Excellence in Information Systems Assurance Research and Education
• Center for Unified Biometrics and Sensors