Khoury College research is pushing the boundaries of computer technology, applying research discoveries to real-world challenges. For example, Khoury faculty are conducting cutting-edge research in areas like AI-powered disease diagnosis, developing secure network systems for the internet of things, and exploring the mathematical foundations of computer science — tackling the profound question of computational limits on what computers can do.
Researchers at Khoury College make transformative contributions to many fields within computer science, collaborating, publishing, leading national and international projects, and participating in leading conferences.
There is a strong emphasis on real-world applications of CS at Khoury College that — combined with an ethos of interdisciplinary work both within the college and beyond — make it the place to be for collaborative, leading research that makes a difference.
146
proposals submitted in FY25 ($151,922,826 funding requested)
170
active grants, including 13 NSF CAREER grant awards (for early-career faculty) in FY25
77
Khoury College faculty with active grants in FY25
Research areas at Khoury College
Institutes and Centers
Researchers at Khoury College work across disciplines to develop practical, scalable applications of technology. With leading academic, industry, and government partners, our Institutes and Centers push the boundaries of computer science.
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Center for Inclusive Computing
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Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute
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Network Science Institute
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Center for Generative AI
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The Internet Democracy Initiative
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National Internet Observatory
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Institute for Experiential Robotics
Be a part of research at Khoury College
Research is an integral part of Khoury College’s mission of CS innovation and leadership. Along all levels of students’ educational journeys — from undergraduate to postdoctoral — Khoury College provides numerous and varied opportunities for students to play leadership roles in groundbreaking research. In addition, we partner with industry leaders as they tackle research projects across a breadth of domains.
Khoury College offers a rich research landscape with faculty expertise spanning a wide range of computer science topics, delving deep within each area, and fostering collaboration that pushes the boundaries of the field. Faculty work in both theoretical and applied areas, often bridging the two — for instance, exploring how formal methods research can help keep data secure, or what natural language processing research will mean for the next generation of intelligent agents and robots that are likely to become part of everyday life for many.
