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ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé researchers partner with Sarasota Police Department to pilot AI-driven crime forecasting model

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé researchers from the Department of Criminology and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing have launched a pilot with the Sarasota Police Department to test an AI-driven crime forecasting tool. The system generates predictive insights to inform patrol planning and resource deployment. The interdisciplinary team will refine the model and evaluate feasibility for broader, nationwide use.

February 10, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research

The ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.

February 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn

Karni Chagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.

January 14, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé continues to rise in national research rankings, and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing plays a big role in that, according to the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development survey. Research that falls under the category of Computer and Information Sciences climbed 26 spots to No. 25 among public universities, with $25.3 million in research expenditures.

January 13, 2026Cybersecurity, Research

Zhao Han, an assistant professor with ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s Bellini College, weighed in on the latest AI breakthroughs unveiled at CES 2026, where humanoid robots are moving beyond novelty toward real-world household tasks. In Homes & Gardens, he explained how advances in physical AI could transform daily life, with promising implications for accessibility, aging populations and the future of human–robot interaction.

January 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

Anthropological perspective assists ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé cybersecurity researcher in addressing SOC burnout

Cybersecurity researcher Simon Ou is bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice through a cross-disciplinary approach that unites computer science and anthropology. His work examines human behavior, burnout and decision-making inside security operations centers, using real-world insights and emerging AI tools to improve workflows, boost productivity and create cybersecurity solutions professionals will actually use.

January 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council released a plan that names artificial intelligence, tech infrastructure, and ocean technology as three priorities for 2026-2028. The plan follows eight months of study…

January 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

New study shows how microearthquakes can help unlock geothermal power

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé assistant professor Ankur Mali is using machine learning to turn microearthquakes into a roadmap for geothermal energy. By combining physics with AI, his team can predict underground rock permeability, a key factor for efficient heat extraction. This innovative approach could accelerate renewable energy development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

December 19, 2025Research

Bellini College symposium highlights undergraduate research opportunities

About 75 undergraduate students attended the college's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.

December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

Lime green tassel to debut at Bellini College’s inaugural commencement

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month’s fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college’s technology-focused disciplines and joins ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s long-standing academic regalia tradition.

December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity, Research

Gait Analysis: Doctoral Student’s Research Helps AI Walk the Walk

What began as a master’s project evolved into a multi-year research partnership that shaped his academic and professional path. He worked with Sarkar and Pamplona Segundo on research that integrates physics-informed modeling with computer vision to improve the reliability of gait recognition for the DoD IARPA/Kitware-funded project. Together, the team also created SynthGait, a large-scale synthetic 3D dataset that generates lifelike human motion under different clothing, viewpoints and walking styles.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

Cross-discipline research meetings fuel ideas for future collaboration projects

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s Bellini College's cross-disciplinary research connects AI, cybersecurity and computing faculty with partners across campus and Tampa General Hospital. Recent meetings have highlighted research collaborations in virtual reality training, augmented reality design, PTSD assessment tools and medical research that uses AI technology.

November 24, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Research