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:

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

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Is writing with AI at work undermining your credibility?

While generative AI tools are seen to make writing easier, are they effective for communicating between managers and employees? A new study of 1,100 professionals reveals a critical paradox in […]

UF physician-scientist and AI pioneer Dr. Azra Bihorac to address graduates

This summer, more than 3,000 students are expected to graduate from the University of Florida during three commencement ceremonies in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on […]

AI is changing how dental students learn, and Florida is leading the way

At the University of Florida College of Dentistry, artificial intelligence isn’t doing the thinking for students — it’s helping them think smarter. Instructional designer Carrie Wells, Ed.D., is working with […]

Knowledge Should be Accessible to All

As AI continues to revolutionize all industry sectors, students at the University of Florida are breaking barriers to create opportunities for increasingly accessible, hands-on learning using advanced data science tools […]

UF Health researchers propose AI model to predict mortality in coronary artery disease patients

An interdisciplinary team led by University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers has proposed an artificial intelligence, or AI, model to predict long-term mortality in patients with coronary artery disease.

Digital twin technology simulates strawberry farm, boosts AI tools and cuts costs

Digital twins are virtual replicas of objects, systems or processes that can predict system behavior as they interact in a simulated environment. Scientists have now shown it is accurate and […]

Third-grade ‘mini researchers’ at UF design AI-based app to improve Florida literacy

Most 8-year-olds spend their school days mastering multiplication, perusing prose and studying the solar system. But through a multi-disciplinary research project in UF’s College of Education, a handful of third-grade […]

UF hosts AI in Education Fair, showcasing the future of learning

More than 150 educators, administrators and tech innovators from across Florida convened at the University of Florida’s College of Education on May 20-21 for the AI in Education Fair — a two-day […]

With hands-on AI activities, UF-taught summer camps inspire young engineers across the state

This summer, more than 20 UF student mentors will fan out across 16 Florida counties to help lead 39 engineering summer camps for nearly 400 students. High school and middle […]

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