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TRANSFORMING HOW WE SOLVE THE WORLD’S MOST COMPLEX PROBLEMS

SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION

$570,240 | $50,000: UB AT THE FOREFRONT OF IDENTITY AND BIOMETRIC RESEARCH

The work of UB’s Center for Unified Biometrics and Sensors (CUBS) advances identity science and biometric recognition research in collaboration with the Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR).

$92,738: ONGOING ENHANCEMENTS FOR US POSTAL SERVICE

UB researchers continue to build on groundbreaking work in optical character recognition (OCR) and handwriting analysis that transformed the global postal industry.

Funding Source: Multiple Sponsors

PI: Venu Govindaraju

Senior Vice President, Research Innovation and Economic Development

$246,550: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF IOT SECURITY EDUCATION

An inclusive, student centered IoT CTF platform is being developed to enhance cybersecurity education and pedagogy.

Funding Source: National Science Foundation

PI: Jinjun Xiong

Director, Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Funding Source: United States Postal Service

PI: Srirangaraj Setlur

Associate Director for Community Engagement, Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

$15,000: IMPROVING TREATMENTS FOR EPILEPSY

Breakthroughs in genetic testing are helping reduce or even eliminate epilepsy-related seizures.

Funding Source: Louis Sklarow Memorial Trust.

PI: Dheeraj Roy

Assistant Professor Department of Physiology and Biophysics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

INTRODUCING THE 2026 APPOINTED DIRECTOR– SIWEI LYU

I’m excited to lead IAD at a time when AI and data science are transforming nearly every field. As AI becomes increasingly woven into every part of society, UB has a unique opportunity to lead not only in innovation, but also in responsibility...Our goal is for AI to do social good — and to only do social good.

Siwei Lyu, Ph.D., FIEEE, FIAPR, FAIAA SUNY Distinguished Professor • SUNY Empire Innovation Professor Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

IAD’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

IAD provides educational programs to train students and professionals at different levels and provide learners with the skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields of AI, information technology and data science.

IAD FACULTY

Computational and Data-Enabled Sciences (CDES) PhD

The Computational and Data Enabled Sciences PhD addresses research challenges in a variety of fields by integrating large-scale computing and big data analysis, training scientists to effectively analyze big data and multisource datasets. By combining expertise in computing, data sciences and domain sciences, students are equipped with the skills to tackle complex problems and solve grand challenges in their respective fields.

Justin Del Vecchio, PhD Assistant Professor of Teaching

Data Sciences and Applications MPS

Leonid Khinkis, PhD Professor of Teaching

The Master of Professional Studies in Data Sciences and Applications program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills in analytics to derive valuable insights from large and diverse datasets. Students receive training in various data mining and machine learning techniques, enabling them to analyze and extract meaningful information from complex data.

Jianzhen (Jason) Liu, PhD Assistant Professor of Teaching

Engineering Science (Artificial Intelligence) MS

Vochita Mihai, PhD Professor of Teaching

This Engineering Sciences MS with a course focus on AI is a multidisciplinary program designed to train students in the areas of machine learning, programming languages, deep learning algorithms and advanced artificial neural networks that use predictive analytics to solve real-world problems.

Engineering Science (Data Science) MS

Adithya Narayanan, PhD Assistant Professor of Teaching

The Engineering Science MS with a course focus in data science offers a comprehensive education in big data and analysis. Students gain knowledge, expertise and practical training in data collection and management, data analytics, scalable data-driven discovery and fundamental concepts.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MICRO-CREDENTIALS

EDUCATE IAD’S EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

2025 ENROLLMENT GRADUATE STUDENTS

400+ companies from all over the world have sponsored IAD masters students as interns, including:

Rachael Hageman Blair, PhD

Associate Director of Education, Program Director of Data Sciences and Applications MPS

Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Health Professions

Sarah Muldoon, PhD

Program Director of Computational and Data Enabled Sciences (CDES) PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences

Johannes Hachmann, PhD

Program Director of Engineering Sciences (Data Science, AI & Data Innovation) MS

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

My experience in the IAD’s CDES program has been defined by the pursuit of real-world impact. I gained transferable skills alongside conducting research that matters to improve human life. The program provided me the opportunity to evolve as a scholar, teaching me not just to find solutions, but to think about problems critically and creatively.”

Raktim Mukhopadhyay 2025, CDES PhD Candidate

Mingchen Gao, PhD

Program Director of Engineering Sciences (AI, AI & Data Innovation) MS

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS AND KEY VISITS

THE AI AND DATA SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM 2025

UB’s IAD Days is an annual celebration of big data, HPC and AI, featuring leading scholars who host workshops, lectures, and networking for students and faculty.

IAD TECH EXCHANGE SEMINAR SERIES

Throughout the academic year, the UB community and guest scholars come together weekly to explore diverse AI and data science topics, from child development to robotics, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and sparking new research collaborations.

SUNY AI SYMPOSIUM

Bringing together AI thought leaders, SUNY researchers, students and companies of all sizes who leverage AI to produce positive outcomes with scientific discovery, business innovation and economic impact.

GOVERNOR HOCHUL EXPLORES AI AT UB

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul received an update on the university’s programs to advance artificial intelligence for the public good. While at UB, Hochul met with UB leadership, faculty and students while touring the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education and the UB Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON RETHINKING CHILDREN’S AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION (ASR) FOR EDUCATION

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) is increasingly used in K–12 education to support learning, engagement and accessibility. This invitation-only workshop convened educators, researchers, policymakers and technologists to assess, share best practices, advance evaluation standards, define research priorities and collectively shape inclusive, privacy-respecting children’s ASR for educational settings.

IBM WORKSHOP: RESPONSIBLE AI IN ACTION

IBM and the University at Buffalo collaborated on a two-part workshop designed to build AI literacy and prepare participants for an AI-driven future. IBM presented their AI Point of View, demonstrating how AI supports internal operations and software development, with an emphasis on Responsible AI. During an applied learning experience, attendees explored IBM’s AI Pillars of Trust and ethical guidelines through real-world use-case discussions.