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
UMIACS Researchers Join Federal Initiative to Speed AI-Powered Discovery
Five faculty members are contributing to two projects selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's competitive Genesis Mission.
Advancing Practical Privacy for Machine Learning
UMD doctoral student Yvonne Zhou is advancing privacy-preserving AI with a new framework developed in partnership with J.P. Morgan.
Making Complex Math as Easy as Asking a Question
With AIM seed funding, Haizhao Yang is building an AI platform to make advanced math optimization as simple as a voice command.
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.