University of Orlando STEM

Faculty & Research Excellence

Discover our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research initiatives, and collaborative opportunities that are shaping the future of STEM education and innovation.

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Meet Our Distinguished Faculty

Our diverse team of expert educators and researchers are leaders in their fields, committed to advancing knowledge and preparing the next generation of STEM professionals.

Dr. Rebecca Chen

Dr. Rebecca Chen

Professor

Computer Science Department

Research Areas:
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Neural Networks
Publications: 87 View Profile
Dr. Marcus Williams

Dr. Marcus Williams

Professor

Biomedical Engineering Department

Research Areas:
Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Biomaterials
Publications: 124 View Profile
Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Assistant Professor

Data Science Department

Research Areas:
Big Data Analytics Predictive Modeling Data Visualization
Publications: 42 View Profile
Dr. James Kim

Dr. James Kim

Associate Professor

Cybersecurity Department

Research Areas:
Network Security Cryptography Ethical Hacking
Publications: 56 View Profile
Dr. Robert Anderson

Dr. Robert Anderson

Professor Emeritus

Environmental Science Department

Research Areas:
Climate Modeling Sustainable Energy Environmental Policy
Publications: 215 View Profile
Dr. Priya Patel

Dr. Priya Patel

Research Fellow

AI & Robotics Department

Research Areas:
Computer Vision Robotics Human-Robot Interaction
Publications: 28 View Profile
Dr. Sarah Thompson

Dr. Sarah Thompson

Associate Professor

Computer Science Department

Research Areas:
Quantum Computing Algorithms Computational Theory
Publications: 63 View Profile
Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Adjunct Faculty

Data Science Department

Research Areas:
Natural Language Processing Text Mining Sentiment Analysis
Publications: 37 View Profile

Research Centers & Institutes

Our specialized research centers drive innovation and discovery in key STEM fields, providing collaborative environments for faculty and students.

Center for AI Innovation

Center for AI Innovation

Advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence through interdisciplinary research and industry partnerships.

Key Research Areas:
Deep Learning Natural Language Processing Computer Vision
Dr. Rebecca Chen

Director: Dr. Rebecca Chen

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Biomedical Engineering Institute

Biomedical Engineering Institute

Developing innovative medical technologies and treatments through cutting-edge biomedical research.

Key Research Areas:
Tissue Engineering Medical Devices Biomechanics
Dr. Marcus Williams

Director: Dr. Marcus Williams

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Cybersecurity Research Center

Cybersecurity Research Center

Protecting digital infrastructure through advanced security research and threat intelligence analysis.

Key Research Areas:
Network Security Digital Forensics Cryptography
Dr. James Kim

Director: Dr. James Kim

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Data Science Innovation Lab

Data Science Innovation Lab

Transforming big data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning techniques.

Key Research Areas:
Predictive Analytics Data Visualization Statistical Modeling
Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Director: Dr. Elena Rodriguez

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Center for Sustainable Technologies

Center for Sustainable Technologies

Developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research and technology.

Key Research Areas:
Renewable Energy Climate Modeling Environmental Monitoring
Dr. Robert Anderson

Director: Dr. Robert Anderson

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Current Research Highlights

Explore our latest groundbreaking research projects that are pushing the boundaries of science and technology.

Next-Gen Neural Networks
Artificial Intelligence Ongoing

Next-Gen Neural Networks for Complex Decision Making

Developing advanced neural network architectures that mimic human cognitive processes for more intuitive and explainable AI systems.

Dr. Rebecca Chen

Principal Investigator: Dr. Rebecca Chen

Publications: 4 Read More
3D Bioprinting for Organ Regeneration
Biomedical Engineering Ongoing

3D Bioprinting for Organ Regeneration

Creating functional human tissue through advanced 3D bioprinting techniques, with potential applications in transplantation and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Marcus Williams

Principal Investigator: Dr. Marcus Williams

Publications: 7 Read More
Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
Cybersecurity Ongoing

Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Systems

Developing encryption methods that can withstand attacks from quantum computers, ensuring data security in the post-quantum computing era.

Dr. James Kim

Principal Investigator: Dr. James Kim

Publications: 5 Read More
Predictive Analytics for Healthcare
Data Science Ongoing

Predictive Analytics for Personalized Healthcare

Using advanced data analytics and machine learning to predict patient outcomes and develop personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Publications: 3 Read More
Next-Gen Solar Energy
Environmental Science Ongoing

Next-Generation Solar Energy Conversion

Developing highly efficient photovoltaic materials and systems to maximize solar energy capture and conversion for sustainable power generation.

Dr. Robert Anderson

Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Anderson

Publications: 6 Read More
Computer Vision for Robotics
AI & Robotics Ongoing

Advanced Computer Vision for Autonomous Robots

Enhancing robotic perception through sophisticated computer vision algorithms that enable more natural and effective human-robot interaction.

Dr. Priya Patel

Principal Investigator: Dr. Priya Patel

Publications: 4 Read More
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Student Research Opportunities

Get involved in cutting-edge research alongside our faculty and contribute to advancements in your field of interest.

Research Assistantships

Work directly with faculty on funded research projects while earning compensation and valuable experience in your field.

  • Paid positions for undergraduate and graduate students
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge research
  • Potential for co-authorship on publications
  • 10-20 hours per week commitment
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Independent Studies

Design and conduct your own research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor while earning academic credit.

  • Earn 1-3 credits per semester
  • Develop your own research questions and methodology
  • One-on-one mentorship with faculty experts
  • Present your findings at student research symposium
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Honors Research Programs

Complete an advanced research thesis as part of your honors degree, with dedicated funding and faculty support.

  • Research grants up to $5,000 for project expenses
  • Year-long intensive research experience
  • Specialized honors research seminars
  • Opportunity to publish in undergraduate research journals
Explore Honors Research

Current Research Openings

Project Department Faculty Mentor Position Type Deadline Action
AI for Medical Image Analysis Computer Science Dr. Rebecca Chen Research Assistant June 15, 2025 Apply
Quantum-Resistant Encryption Cybersecurity Dr. James Kim Research Assistant June 10, 2025 Apply
3D Bioprinting of Vascular Tissue Biomedical Engineering Dr. Marcus Williams Honors Research May 30, 2025 Apply
Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Data Science Dr. Elena Rodriguez Independent Study June 20, 2025 Apply
Computer Vision for Robotics AI & Robotics Dr. Priya Patel Research Assistant June 5, 2025 Apply

Publications & Achievements

Explore our faculty's latest publications, research metrics, and academic achievements.

Recent Publications

Journal Article • May 2025

Explainable AI: A New Framework for Neural Network Interpretation

Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research, Vol. 45, pp. 112-128

Dr. Rebecca Chen
Dr. Rebecca Chen, et al.
Citations: 24 Read Paper
Journal Article • April 2025

Advances in 3D Bioprinting of Functional Vascular Networks

Nature Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 9, pp. 78-92

Dr. Marcus Williams
Dr. Marcus Williams, et al.
Citations: 37 Read Paper
Journal Article • March 2025

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Implementation and Performance Analysis

IEEE Transactions on Information Security, Vol. 18, pp. 203-218

Dr. James Kim
Dr. James Kim, et al.
Citations: 19 Read Paper
Journal Article • February 2025

Machine Learning Models for Early Disease Detection in Electronic Health Records

Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 32, pp. 145-163

Dr. Elena Rodriguez
Dr. Elena Rodriguez, et al.
Citations: 28 Read Paper
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Research Metrics

1,456 Total Publications
28,742 Total Citations
87 Patents Filed
$42.6M Research Funding

Faculty Awards & Recognition

  • National Science Foundation CAREER Award

    Dr. Elena Rodriguez (2025)

  • IEEE Fellow

    Dr. Rebecca Chen (2024)

  • Presidential Early Career Award

    Dr. Priya Patel (2024)

  • ACM Distinguished Scientist

    Dr. James Kim (2023)

Research Collaboration

Partner with our faculty and research centers to drive innovation and solve complex challenges together.

Collaboration Opportunities

Industry Partnerships

Collaborate with our research teams to solve industry-specific challenges, access cutting-edge technologies, and develop innovative solutions.

  • Sponsored research projects
  • Technology licensing opportunities
  • Joint R&D initiatives
  • Student internship programs
Learn About Industry Partnerships

International Collaboration

Engage in cross-border research initiatives with our global network of academic and research institutions to address worldwide challenges.

  • Joint research programs
  • Faculty and student exchanges
  • International conferences and workshops
  • Collaborative grant applications
Explore International Programs

Grant Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities for collaborative research projects through various government, industry, and foundation grants.

  • Federal and state research grants
  • Private foundation funding
  • Industry-sponsored research grants
  • Collaborative multi-institution proposals
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