Computer Science News

UNC Charlotte, Honeywell partner to launch Innovation Hub and fuel the STEM workforce

UNC Charlotte and Honeywell have announced a $10 million investment that will expand STEM workforce development and accelerate innovation in the Charlotte region. The investment will transform UNC Charlotte’s Burson Hall into the Honeywell Innovation Hub — a 155,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art learning complex for applied research and STEM education. The gift also supports scholarships for high-achieving students, integrated research […]

AI researchers Assistant Professor Srijan Das and Ph.D. student Dominick Reilly

UNC Charlotte to launch artificial intelligence bachelor’s and master’s programs

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will launch bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in artificial intelligence in August 2026, establishing the University as one of an elite few institutions in the country offering in-demand, comprehensive AI education. Along with the foundational AI research performed in the College of Computing and Informatics and the University-wide […]

Fall 2025 – Welcome New Faculty and Staff

Welcome to all of our new College of Computing and Informatics faculty and staff for 2025 — we’re thrilled to have you on board! Faculty: New to UNC Charlotte: New Roles: New Staff and Administration:

Sri Yeswanth "Yash" Tadimalla

Searching for soul: One Ph.D. graduate’s quest to unearth humanity in AI 

Sri Yeswanth “Yash” Tadimalla knows what the future could hold: a world where people live in harmony, where technological advancements are the surging tide that raises the impoverished into prosperity and the hungry into comfort while empowering the voiceless. He knows it’s possible, but also acknowledges that it’s going to take a bold vision, collective […]

2025 CCI Faculty and Staff Awards

On May 1, the College of Computing and Informatics recognized faculty and staff in its annual award ceremony and luncheon upon the end of the Spring semester. Congratulations to all of our staff and faculty on all of their accomplishments and for making the 2024-25 school year a resounding success! Please see below a list […]

John Gopali

John Gopali: From High School Setback to Cyber Success

By Schaefer Edwards Photos by Amy Hart There’s no way John Gopali could list out every single lesson he’s learned throughout his time as a cybersecurity student in UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics. But one stands out above the rest: no matter where you begin your journey from, it’s the work you put […]

Will Russo

Driven by Discovery: Will Russo’s Lasting Impact on UNC Charlotte

By Bryson Foster ’23 Photos by Amy Hart Will Russo has intertwined his passions of research and computer science, making an impact on UNC Charlotte that will be felt even after he graduates.  “I’m really happy to be at a university where I personally contributed to the growth and acceleration of my program. I won’t […]

UNC Charlotte is first public university in the U.S. to open a Super Fab Lab

UNC Charlotte has become the first public university in the U.S. to establish a Super Fab Lab, a designation by the non-profit Fab Foundation. This novel resource, led by the William States Lee College of Engineering in collaboration with the College of Computing and Informatics, will provide undergraduate and graduate students an even deeper experiential […]

Hey Siri, did my dad take his medicine?

UNC Charlotte AI tech breaks ground, bridges oceans in real-time health care analysis. For adult children, ensuring the safety and health of their older parents and loved ones is a major challenge, especially when separated by large distances. Srijan Das, an assistant professor of computer science at UNC Charlotte, led the effort to develop the […]

Stephanie Schuckers

Biometrics pioneer Stephanie Schuckers joins UNC Charlotte

When Stephanie Schuckers was working hard in her math and sciences classes as a young girl, inspired by her engineer father, she couldn’t have predicted that one day she’d be directing a renowned research center that helps governments and business titans solve their trickiest digital security issues. Schuckers, a noted biometrics scholar, is now UNC […]