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Building a COMPASS to navigate future pandemics

An $18 million U.S. National Science Foundation grant will establish a new Virginia Tech center to bring computer science, infectious disease, engineering, and the arts together to predict and prevent global pandemics.

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Computer science research team (from left) Nure Tasnina, T.M. Murali, Maryam Haghani, and Blessy Antony will help build predictive models based on machine learning to further research into pathogens that could jump species barriers and lead to infectious disease. Part of the COMPASS Center mission is to inspire doctoral students like Tasnina, Haghani, and Antony to pursue the field of pandemic science. Photo by Tonia Moxley for Virginia Tech.

AI and Securing Water Systems with Feras Batarseh

Feras Batarseh joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to discuss the intersection of water systems and technology, specifically focusing on aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). He shared the importance of using AI to predict and prevent water quality issues, such as high turbidity, and highlighted the need for water systems to become more intelligent and cyber-secure.

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Feras Batarseh speaks at a recent Tech on Tap event about his work on cybersecurity for water treatment systems. (Craig Newcomb for Virginia Tech).

AI can make transportation safer and more efficient

To support the future AI in transportation, a team of researchers led by Abhijit Sarkar of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) wrote a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Tiny tech, big impact: Miniaturized gas-analyzing tech boldly moves research forward

SPOCK is the world’s first “miniature” gas chromatograph built with patent-pending technology that analyzes chemical composition and physical properties and delivers real-time results, revolutionizing aerosol work in industry safety, environmental science, and national security.

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Researchers use AI to study deadly hemorrhagic fever viruses

As part of a $3.25 million Department of Defense grant through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of Montreal, and SRI International are using artificial intelligence (AI) to study hemorrhagic fever viruses with the ultimate goal of identifying targets for therapeutics.

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Kaylee Petraccione. Photo by Madison Brown for Virginia Tech.

Research aims to improve data quality in manufacturing, seeking 'golden data'

In an era when artificial intelligence and machine learning are key to advancing technology, researchers want to ensure they’re fueled for success with high-quality data.

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Artificial intelligence models operating within the Manufacturing Industrial Internet rely on quality data for effective decision-making. Illustration using AI by Jordi Shelton for Virginia Tech.

Artificial Intelligence Research Areas

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Autonomous Systems
Advance Driver Assistance Systems
Automated Driving Systems
Computer Vision
Crowdsourcing
Deep Learning
Expert Systems
Evolutionary Computation
Forecasting

Future of Work
Human Computation
Internet of Things
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Neuromorphic Computing
Neural Networks
Smart Manufacturing
Smart Cities
Robotics

Artificial Intelligence Research Experts

From robotics to deep learning to computer vision, Virginia Tech researchers are making advances and shaping the future of artifical intelligence.

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Artificial Intelligence Research Teams

Talented faculty and students are developing cutting edge research that is leading to Virginia Tech’s rise as a global destination for artificial intelligence knowledge and discovery. Virginia Tech’s artificial intelligence footprint is growing — first with the Blacksburg campus’ capabilities with emerging Washington D.C. metro area strengths.

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative

Deshmukh Group

Hume Center’s Intelligent Systems Lab

Network Science, Wireless, and Security Laboratory

Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

Virginia Center for Autonomous Systems

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

Yao Group

Artificial Intelligence News

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AI microscope flips the popular understanding of cell movement , article
Cell movement is a complex study, and Amrinder Nain is leading a team that has unveiled new insights into some of the biggest factors.
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Microsoft fellow looks at preparing the AI workforce, one community college at a time , article
Awarded a prestigious fellowship from Microsoft, Associate Professor Sarah L. Rodriguez aims to impact policy and programming around higher education’s approach to artificial intelligence workforce development.
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Building a safer future for AI research , article
Researchers the university have been awarded $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to create a more resilient, responsible, and secure artificial intelligence research ecosystem.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 -
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AI analysis inspired by ancient game gives cooling clues , article
Spray cooling is an effective way to cool hot machines for power plants, car engines, data centers, and more. Now, a research team led by Associate Professor Jiangtao Cheng is using AI to map how to optimize it.
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