UCF has strong graduate programs in computer engineering. The UCF Computer Engineering program ranks No. 50 in 2023 U.S. News and World report, and stands at No. 31 in the area of computer architecture per CSranking.org.
Students at iCAT will gain a well-rounded experience in computer & communication systems design through solid theoretical studies, modeling and simulation experiments, performance evaluation and physical implementation. iCAT will also provide a variety of opportunities for students to collaborate with distinguished researchers across the nation.
Successful candidates should be motivated and willing to learn new concepts and be at the forefront of cutting-edge research in this exciting field. Prospective students are expected to have the following qualifications
Solid understanding or prior research experience in one or multiple of the following research areas: computer architecture, alogrithm, machine learning applications, FPGA/HLS programming, and computer and mathematical modeling.
Proficient programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Python, Verilog and Script languages).
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantships are available for prospective Ph.D. students. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to send your CV and Transcripts to Hao.Zheng@ucf.edu.
Prospective students are encouraged to contact current lab members to be familiar with our lab culture before submitting their applications.
Lab Members:
Ph.D. Students:
Lingxiang Yin (B.S. Nanjing University of Science and Technology), Summer 2022, UCF
Shilin Tian (B.S. Shenzhen University), Fall 2022, UCF
Amir Ghazizadeh (B.S. Shiraz University), Fall 2022, UCF
Fangzhou Ye (B.S. Zhejiang University), Fall 2023, UCF
Jiaqi Yang, Co-advised, GWU
Master Students:Andres Graterol, Fall 23 - Spring 24, UCF
Undergraduate Students:
Luis Infante, Fall 24 - Present, UCFJessica Morris, Fall 24 - Present, UCF
Aneesha Nayak, Fall 24 - Present, UCF
Jaden Jeudy, Fall 24 - Present, UCF
Briana Thakkar, Fall 24 - Present, UCF
Jhon Tabio, Fall 24 - Present, UCF
Sean Zarobsky, Fall 24 - Present, UCF
Chase Szafranski, Spring 22 - Spring 24, AMD Fellowship, UCF
Grace Tuomala, Fall 23 - Spring 24, AMD Fellowship, UCF
Mariam Rabadi, Spring 22 - Fall 23, AMD Fellowship, UCF,
John Gierlach, Spring 23, AMD Fellowship, UCF