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
August 27
3:00PM-4:00PM
AI4HEALTH Journal Club
Intelligent Clinical Care Center is sponsoring AI4HEALTH Journal Club Speaker Dr. Zhenhong Hu, Assistant Research Professor on “Beyond the Modality: Unlocking Healthcare Insights with Multimodal Intelligence.”
October 2
AI + Informatics Mini-Symposia Series
Symposium on Unlocking Student-Athlete Potential with AI
This event will bring together leading UF faculty and prominent external partners to explore how artificial intelligence can help solve key challenges in athletics. Through dynamic presentations and interactive discussions across all participants, the symposium will continue to foster future events showcasing AI’s transformative role in sports performance, athlete health, and beyond. Space is limited!
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.
October 28
AI Days
AI Days: Research and Teaching
This showcase highlights how UF researchers and educators are engaging with artificial intelligence in research and teaching. We welcome submissions from all disciplines that demonstrate innovative uses of AI to advance scholarship, solve real-world challenges, or enhance student learning.