FIU faculty member Selcuk Uluagac has been recognized with one of IEEE’s highest regional honors for engineering education, celebrating his exceptional impact on student learning, mentorship, and innovation. The award highlights educators who go above and beyond to...
Faculty Highlight
Researchers develop encryption to protect against quantum computer hacks
As quantum computing moves closer to real‑world deployment, it brings unprecedented cybersecurity challenges—threats capable of breaking today’s encryption standards and exposing sensitive data. Researchers at Florida International University are working ahead of that...
AI voice analysis could diagnose a concussion within seconds of a player going down
What if a concussion could be detected almost instantly—just by listening to someone speak? Researchers at Florida International University are developing an AI‑powered approach that uses subtle changes in a person’s voice to help identify concussions within seconds...
SHIELD Activated: Researchers build a defense to protect drones from cyberattacks
Cyberattacks aren’t just a headline—they’re a real threat, even for drones. That’s why FIU researchers are stepping up with Shield Activated, a breakthrough defense system designed to keep drones safe in the skies. This isn’t just tech—it’s innovation with impact....
New AI flood model gives water managers up-to-the-minute decision-making tool
Floods don’t wait—and now, thanks to FIU researchers, water managers won’t have to either. In a groundbreaking leap for climate resilience, FIU has unveiled an AI-powered flood model capable of simulating worst-case scenarios in seconds. Designed to help Florida’s...
Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Prestigious Awards & Honors
Dr. Hadi Amini, associate professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, received the 2025 IEEE Big Data Security Junior Research Award for his exceptional contributions to Big Data Security in Cyber-Physical Systems. Amini’s work at...
Professor Giri Narasimhan to Receive Distinguished University Professor Rank
The rank of Distinguished University Professor is the highest rank a professor can achieve at the University. This week, the FIU Provost Office announced Professor Giri Narasimhan as one of its newest recipients of this prestigious rank. Professor Narasimhan was...
Professor Janki Bhimani Receives NSF CAREER Award
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced that Assistant Professor Janki Bhimani received the NSF CAREER award. The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award is one of the “most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the...
FIU’s Provost Announces Promotion of Three KFSCIS Teaching Faculty Members
FIU’s Provost, Dr. Elizabeth Bejar announced the promotion of three teaching faculty members. Dr. Patricia McDermott-Wells will be promoted from Associate Teaching Professor to Teaching Professor. Dr. Gregory Murad Reis will be promoted from Assistant Teaching...
FIU Global Forensics and Justice Center Appoints KFSCIS Professor as Asian Digital Forensics Education and Research Director (Hon.)
FIU Global Forensics and Justice Center (GFJC) appointed KFSCIS Distinguished University Prof. S.S. “Ram” Iyengar as the Asian Digital Forensics Education and Research Director (Honorary). In this new position, Professor Iyengar will be leading efforts to develop...










