Computer Science and Engineering, UT Arlington

10/14/2026

What does it take to stand out among tens of thousands of AI researchers worldwide? 🌍 Ask Krishna Khadka, a doctoral student in Computer Science and Engineering at UTA!

His paper co-authored with Professor Yu Lei earned a rare oral presentation at NeurIPS, placing in the top fraction of a percent of global submissions! 🏆 The research was developed alongside collaborators Raghu N. Kacker and D. Richard Kuhn from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

The paper introduces DD-CAM, a tool that acts like a precision magnifying glass for computer vision systems. By applying software debugging logic, it strips away visual noise so developers can see the exact image details an AI uses to make decisions. This breakthrough brings real-world impact to self-driving safety and medical imaging precision! 🚗🏥

A true homegrown Maverick success story, Khadka earned his bachelor’s degree at UTA, entered the direct Ph.D. program, and co-founded an award-winning startup through MavPitch. 🚀

Read the full paper to see how UTA is driving transparent AI: https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.19274

10/12/2026

🐎 Your next great adventure starts at HackUTA! 💻⚡

Mavericks, get ready for 24 hours of coding, creativity and collaboration! 🚀 Register for HackUTA and dive into a full day of building, problem-solving and bringing big ideas to life. Whether you're ready to compete or just beginning your coding journey, every hero has a place on this adventure!

📆 November 14–15
🍕 Free food? Check.
🏆 Prizes to win? Absolutely.
💻 All experience levels welcome!

Gather your crew, bring your ideas and get ready to see what you can create in 24 hours. Your next Odyssey awaits, Mavericks. Are you ready to ride? 🧡💙

Register now!
https://www.hackuta.com/

10/08/2026

👀 Technical interviews are evolving!

UTA CSE students recently joined UTA ACM for a watch party of the CRA Member’s Circle event, A Student’s Guide to Navigating the Technical Interview. The panel featured experts with firsthand experience designing, conducting and navigating technical interviews.

The discussion explored how AI-assisted coding and changing technical roles are reshaping interviews, along with what employers are looking for and practical strategies students can use to prepare for internships and early-career opportunities. 💻✨

Thanks to ACM and CRA for another opportunity for our students to learn, connect and prepare for their future careers!

10/07/2026

🎓 Planning your next move?
 
Our CSE Mavericks recently explored their course options at the CSE Tech Elective Fair! 💻
 
Students had the chance to connect with faculty, learn more about different courses and discover new areas of computing to explore as they plan their upcoming semesters.
 
With so many options to choose from, there’s plenty of opportunity to find a course that fits your interests and goals. 🚀
 
Which tech elective are you adding to your schedule? 👀

10/05/2026

How do you track multiple moving targets when real world sensors glitch, face interference, or lose line of sight? UTA computer science researchers are building adaptive algorithms that solve these high-stakes operational bottlenecks. 🛰️⚡

Huge congratulations to Assistant Professor Dr. Debashri Roy on securing a $460K research award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for their project, Dynamic Multimodal Fusion for Multi-target Identification and Tracking!

Most tracking tools get confused when bad weather, darkness, or tricky obstacles get in the way. Dr. Roy and her team are teaching computers how to look through different kinds of digital eyes at the exact same time, so they can keep sight of moving objects without getting tricked or lost! 🎯

This three-year grant highlights how UTA CSE faculty and researchers are translating complex sensor fusion and machine learning into direct solutions for national defense, autonomous navigation, and public safety. 🌐🚀

Drop a 👏 for Dr. Roy and her team in the comments below!

10/01/2026

Computing at UTA is reaching new heights! 🚀💻

Computer Science and Engineering continues to drive momentum as The University of Texas at Arlington earns major national recognition in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings! ✨

📈 Computer Science jumped 15 spots in the national rankings.

🛠️ Undergraduate Engineering earned a spot at No. 119 in the nation.

🎓 UTA placed No. 47 nationally for Social Mobility, showing our commitment to making top tier technical education accessible.

Our faculty, staff, and students are pushing boundaries in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and hands-on innovation every day! 💡🔥

Read the full story and share your Maverick pride in the comments:

Social mobility and undergraduate programs highlight UTA’s showing in 2027 Best Colleges rankings

09/30/2026

🤝 Bringing AI and human expertise together to support child welfare

Please join us in congratulating Associate Professor Shirin Nilizadeh on serving as a Co-PI and the research and technical lead for UTA’s participation in a new three-year, $600,000 project funded through the Administration for Children and Families’ Predictive Analytics in Child Welfare Demonstration Grants Program.

Led by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), the project is an interdisciplinary collaboration with UTA’s School of Social Work and its Child Welfare Research Center.

Dr. Nilizadeh will guide UTA’s research and technical work exploring how AI and predictive analytics can be used responsibly to support child-welfare professionals. The UTA team will study case information and written records to identify patterns and factors that may help inform decision-making. A key focus of the project will be developing approaches that are transparent, fair, and designed to complement professional expertise.

Congratulations to Dr. Nilizadeh and the entire interdisciplinary team on this important work at the intersection of AI, social services, and responsible technology! 🤠💙🧡

09/28/2026

Cross-campus collaboration is where big ideas transform into real-world impact.💡

Backed by UTA's Interdisciplinary Research Program grants, two Computer Science and Engineering faculty members are leading cross-disciplinary projects that combine computing with other fields to solve real-world challenges.

🌎 Assistant Professor Diego Patiño received grant funding to collaborate with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Together, they are using physics-informed artificial intelligence to map air pollution from satellite data, creating new tools for public health and air quality forecasting.

📊 Lecturer Jiandong Wang received seed grant funding to work alongside researchers in mathematics, education, and economics. Their team is developing innovative tools to make complex social data analysis more reliable and effective.

These seed-funded projects highlight how computing opens new doors for research across campus.

Read more about these grant-funded collaborations: https://tinyurl.com/3hw3dj9f

Ten teams receive nearly $200,000 to pursue innovative interdisciplinary projects

09/24/2026

There’s always time for a little Maverick spirit! 🧡💙

Our CSE faculty recently had the chance to spend some time with Blaze, and of course, there were plenty of smiles, laughs, and memorable moments along the way.

Moments like these are a fun reminder that our CSE community extends beyond the classroom and the lab. From teaching and research to mentoring students and building connections, our faculty bring energy and enthusiasm to everything they do.

We’re grateful for the people who make our department such a welcoming and connected community, and we’re always happy to have Blaze stop by for a visit! 🤠

09/23/2026

Blaze saw the laser harp and said, “I got this.” 🎶

Our Senior Design project caught his attention, and naturally, he had to give it a try. From experimenting with different ways to play to recruiting faculty to join in, Blaze was determined to master the harp. 😂🎵

Let’s just say… we think our Senior Design students might need to give him a few lessons. 👏

What do you think, did Blaze nail the performance? 🎶