Alina Zare Named New Director of UF’s Interdisciplinary Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Research Institute
Alina Zare, one of the UF’s leading artificial intelligence researchers, has been named director of the university’s Interdisciplinary Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (IIARI).
AI May Help Kill Weeds, Preserve Peppers, Tomatoes
UF researchers are designing a machine that can surgically eliminate weeds while preserving the tomatoes and peppers around them, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor fusion.
Tech Tuesday: UF Students Learn How To Operate Equipment Directly Related to Their Mechanical Engineering Studies
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, host Bethany Gaffey introduces Sean Niemi, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UF.
UF Biomedical Engineer Inducted Into Prestigious National Academy of Engineering
Christine Schmidt, a UF distinguished professor, was honored Sunday among some of the country’s most notable engineers when she was formally inducted into the 2024 class of the National Academy of Engineering.
Wang Works To Support Ultrafast Power Grid of the Future
Led by UF researcher Dr. Shuo Wang, a team of researchers will develop highly energy-efficient, ultrafast, and reliable SiC power modules to address the many challenges and limitations facing today’s electric grid.
Florida-Based Team Looks To Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing in the State
UF officials and other key partners of the U.S. National Science Foundation Engines: Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine will gather for an NSF Engines site visit to boost the state’s semiconductor talent, infrastructure, and research.
Southern land-grant universities create AI centers to encourage faster, accurate solutions to practical problems
UF plans to build a huge AI hub at GCREC in Balm to expedite the ability of AI technology to solve agricultural and environmental problems.
A Harsh Environment
UF researchers are exploring ways to enhance astronaut health and equipment durability in space, focusing on muscle atrophy, brain function, and the development of resilient materials in extreme environments.
Space Exploration Hub
UF researcher Rob Ferl talks about how UF has become a key hub for space exploration and how the Astraeus Space Institute is shaping the future.
Mission Control
UF researchers are developing cutting-edge technologies to support deep-space exploration, from creating artificial environments like Mars to advancing biotechnology.