When disasters occur, conducting a rapid damage assessment (RDA) is crucial for making time-sensitive decisions. The RDA plays a vital role in providing local governments with essential information to respond adequately to life-threatening situations. This includes tasks such as directing… Read More
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Researchers to Evaluate Equity, Create Framework for New Infrastructure Systems
The emergence of new infrastructure systems continue to have an increasing impact on existing civil infrastructure, especially when it comes to individual transportation systems and providing access for disadvantaged populations. Related to this situation, it remains unclear how to properly… Read More
NSF Grant Supports Researchers to Develop Privacy-Preserving AI Models for Agricultural Farms
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $1.18 million grant to a team of researchers at the University of Florida. Led by Mostafa Reisi Gahrooei, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), the… Read More
UF Engineering Researchers Will Create 2 Courses on Robotics Safety
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., an assistant professor for the UF Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), has received funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the development of course modules that focus… Read More
David Kaber, Ph.D., and Team Use Augmented Reality to Aid in Extreme Operational Tasks
David Kaber, Ph.D., the Dean’s Leadership Professor and chair of the UF Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), has received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in support of his research to use augmented reality (AR)… Read More
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., Develops Robotic Pollinators to Improve Food Security
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida, has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture in support of his… Read More
Xiang Zhong, Ph.D., Uses AI to Transform Intensive Care Delivery
Xiang Zhong, Ph.D., assistant professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida recently received funding from the National Science Foundation in support of her research in developing a causal AI digital twin framework to tackle the challenges of critical… Read More
Panos Pardalos, Ph.D., Receives Funding for Research in Navigation Approaches for Autonomous Vehicles
Panos Pardalos, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Industrial & Systems Engineering, in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, received funding from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate. The funding supports Dr. Pardalos’ research to develop deep learning navigation… Read More
UF ISE Faculty Design Automated Driving System for People with Cognitive Disabilities
Three University of Florida Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (UF ISE) faculty received funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) after competing in the Inclusive Design Challenge, which tasked competitors with designing a solution to enable people with disabilities… Read More
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., Explores Impacts of the Use of Drones on Construction Sites
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida (UF) has received funding from the National Science Foundation in support of his research to explore potential safety and health… Read More