Computer Science and Engineering, UT Arlington

Congratulations to Miguel Cavazos on securing an Embedded Software Engineer Internship with Lockheed Martin!

As an intern, Miguel is gaining valuable hands-on experience developing software for embedded systems and applying the skills he's built in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges.. This opportunity reflects Miguel’s hard work, technical expertise, and commitment to growing as an engineer.

At Lockheed Martin, Miguel will have the chance to apply his skills to complex software systems and gain experience in an industry where reliability, precision, and innovation are critical. We’re proud to see Miguel representing UTA CSE at one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement we can’t wait to see where your talents take you next!

Code the future. Engineer the impossible.

Research doesn't always happen in a lab.🐦

Recently, Dr. Kenny Zhu and his REU students spent a day at a local farm and forest identifying bird species using the Merlin Bird ID app and learning firsthand about the rich biodiversity present in a relatively small area.

This experience highlights the real world connections to Dr. Zhu's research in animal language processing. His research explores how AI and machine learning can help analyze and better understand animal communication. By observing birds in their natural environment, students gained valuable insight into the kinds of data that can inspire and support this emerging field of research.

We’re proud to see our students engaging with research in new environments and building connections across the community.

Code the future. Engineer the impossible.

We talk a lot about AI’s massive electricity demand, but what about its thirst? 💧🤖

As artificial intelligence scales globally, its massive power requirements get a lot of headlines, but its hidden, escalating water footprint is becoming a critical environmental bottleneck. A newly published paper in the Communications of the ACM uncovers this exact challenge.

Co-authored by UTA Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Mohammad Islam, the research dives deep into the secret water footprint of AI models and details how the tech industry can pivot toward sustainability.

Titled "Making AI Less 'Thirsty': Uncovering and Addressing the Secret Water Footprint of AI Models," this work provides a clear methodology to measure, track, and ultimately mitigate the heavy environmental stress AI centers place on local water infrastructure.

Dr. Islam collaborated on this impactful study alongside a team of researchers across institutions:

Lead author Pengfei Li (UC Riverside)
Jianyi Yang (UC Riverside)
Shaolei Ren (UC Riverside)
Congratulations to Dr. Islam and his co-authors on bringing this critical conversation to the forefront of the global computing community!

What if devices could connect to fast 5G networks without draining their batteries? 🔋

Yoon Chae, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at UTA, has co-authored wireless research accepted into the upcoming ACM MobiSys 2026 conference.

The paper introduces a 5G backscatter communication system that allows smart devices to send wide-bandwidth data by reflecting existing 5G signals instead of generating their own wireless transmissions. While wider bandwidth can support higher data rates, it also makes signal recovery complex and less tolerant of wireless interference and timing errors. To address these challenges, the team developed a dual-task transformer model that simultaneously learns wireless channel conditions and decodes backscatter signals, making the system faster and more reliable.

Chae collaborated on the study with lead author ZhenZhe Lin, Mingyo Jeong and Parth Pathak of George Mason University, and Panneer Selvam Santhalingam of Brooklyn College. The research was highly selective, earning acceptance into the premier mobile systems conference with a competitive 22.5% acceptance rate.

Congratulations to Chae and the research team on this achievement. 🎉

How can smart devices pool data together to spot trends without compromising personal information? 🔏

Remi Chou, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at UTA, along with co-authors Joerg Kliewer of the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Aylin Yener of The Ohio State University, has published research that addresses this challenge. Their paper, "Private Sum Computation: Trade-Offs between Communication, Randomness, and Privacy," explains how users and devices can combine data while keeping each person’s information private.

This collaborative work gives engineers a blueprint to build applications and systems that keep individual data secure while allowing devices to work together faster and more efficiently.

Congratulations to Dr. Chou and his colleagues on their publication.

Read more 👉https://tinyurl.com/bdt3mkwz.

A new semester brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and connect.

This week, UTA CSE students and faculty kicked off the summer semester, filling our classrooms and labs with fresh ideas, meaningful conversations, and a shared passion for technology and innovation.

We're excited to support our students as they take the next steps in their academic and professional journeys this summer.

Welcome back, Mavericks! ☀️

Share your Sherri stories 👇

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sherri Gotcher, assistant to the chair, is retiring.

Sherri has been an amazing part of our department, serving as a central pillar of support for the entire CSE community. Throughout her 25 years at UTA, she has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help faculty navigate administrative needs, guide countless students through their academic journeys, and support staff with her warmth and expertise. As the assistant to the chair, her dedication, organizational mastery and kind spirit have kept the department running smoothly and made our workspace feel like a community.

Thank you, Sherri, for your exceptional leadership, service and profound impact on the Maverick community. Your presence will be deeply missed, and your legacy will continue to inspire us.

Help us celebrate a legend! Share your favorite memories or express your gratitude for Sherri below. 🙌

Code the future, engineer the impossible.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Miao Yin on receiving a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for emerging faculty leaders in research and education. 🎉

Since joining UTA in 2023, Dr. Yin has already made a remarkable impact through his work in AI systems and high-performance computing. We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and look forward to the lasting impact his research will have on the future of scientific discovery.

Congratulations, Dr. Yin! 👏

To Learn More: https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2026/05/22/professor-wins-nsf-career-award-for-ai-research

Please join us in celebrating Shudong Lai, UTA CSE’s newest TA of the Month! 🎉

As the teaching assistant for CSE 2312: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming, Shudong has made a meaningful impact through his kindness, reliability, and unwavering support for students. Whether helping students navigate challenging course material during office hours or assisting faculty behind the scenes, he consistently goes above and beyond to create a positive learning environment for everyone around him.

Students and faculty alike have recognized Shudong for his patience, professionalism, and dedication, qualities that reflect the very best of the UTA CSE community.

Thank you, Shudong, for the care, effort, and enthusiasm you bring to our department each day. We are proud to celebrate you and this well deserved recognition! 👏