AI + Informatics Mini-Symposia Series
HiPerGator AI 2.0 Arrives
One of higher education’s fastest supercomputers arrives at the University of Florida; assembly begins later this month
New Semiconductor Research Institute
University of Florida to lead hub for $285 million semiconductor research institute
From Problem to On-Farm Solution
The journey of one UF/IFAS AI technology
Transforming TrAIning
AI-Powered Avatars Transform Training for Nurse Practitioners and Dentists
Welcome to AIIRI
The UF Artificial Intelligence and Informatics Research Institute (AIIRI) aims to advance AI and informatics research at the University of Florida. AIIRI brings together preeminent researchers that explore many contemporary application areas from our institution. From science and medicine, or humanities to engineering, UF experts develop the tools and technologies to support and complement these studies. These collaborative efforts result in important conclusions across many fields.
A Vision for the Future
The institute aims to build a stronger UF AI research community, enhance our external AI visibility, and support AI research across campus with a focus on four major areas:
ONE
AI and Informatics Techniques and Technologies
Research into the hardware, software, algorithms, and mathematical approaches needed to develop the next generation of intelligent techniques and technologies. This also includes supporting infrastructure for computation, bandwidth and storage.
TWO
Biomedical and Life Science Informatics and AI Applications
Use of AI and informatics to address fundamental questions in genetics, genomics, biodiversity, environment, agricultural science, as well as its application for improved human health outcomes.
THREE
AI and Informatics for Engineered Systems and the Physical Sciences
Application of intense computation and complex AI and informatics to understand and design complex engineered systems, and to uncover the fundamental nature of our physical world and universe.
FOUR
AI and Informatics in Social Science, Humanities and Education
Leveraging the explosion of data in understanding people, cultures, political development, education, and human behavior.
I believe one of the best ways to carry out research with impact is to tackle big challenges with a team that spans disciplines.
– Alina Zare, Director
News & Events
Discover the latest in AI Research around the university.
Upcoming Events
June 11
AI Collaboratory Hub
Faculty and students in Artificial Intelligence are invited to join us for a special AI Research Forum, featuring presentations by members of the Intelligent Clinical Care Center (IC3). This event will showcase pioneering ideas and early-stage projects aimed at advancing AI driven solutions in clinical are, community and the environment.
June 23
NVIDIA Workshop: Accelerated Computing with cuPyNumeric
This workshop will introduce cuPyNumeric and the wider Legate ecosystem. We will begin with an introduction to High Performance Computing (HPC) workflows, discuss the complexity of scaling multi-GPU and multi-node applications, introduce the Legate ecosystem and discuss the Legate runtime stack, touch on profiling with cuPyNumeric, and finally end by walking through several interactive examples
August 6
Practicum AI: Transfer Learning Course
Developed and presented by UFIT Research Computing, Practicum AI is a hands-on applied AI curriculum intended for learners with limited coding and math background. Using hands-on exercises and graphically based, conceptual content, the program starts from introductory content and builds your AI knowledge, enabling you to design and conduct AI work.
October 27-29
AI Days
AI Days is a celebration and showcase of AI at UF, bringing together students and faculty for everything from pitch competitions to presentations to panel discussions. Registration opens Summer 2025.