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Gait Analysis: Doctoral Student’s Research Helps AI Walk the Walk

What began as a master’s project evolved into a multi-year research partnership that shaped his academic and professional path. He worked with Sarkar and Pamplona Segundo on research that integrates physics-informed modeling with computer vision to improve the reliability of gait recognition for the DoD IARPA/Kitware-funded project. Together, the team also created SynthGait, a large-scale synthetic 3D dataset that generates lifelike human motion under different clothing, viewpoints and walking styles.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

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AI experts warn parents about risks hidden in AI-powered toys

In this Fox 13 Tampa Bay story about Black Friday shopping, faculty member Karni Chagal-Feferkorn warns people to be mindful of the risks that come with AI-powered toys, pointing out that while many have great educational purposes, some have shown worrisome behavior and parents should exercise caution and monitor their children’s use of the toys.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

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A chat with a celebrity imposter started with a photo — and ended with a woman losing $200

A Florida woman lost $200 after chatting with a fake “celebrity,” highlighting how deceptive imposter scams can be. Associate Dean Larry Hall spoke with a WTSP reporter about rising online fraud, urging vigilance and suggesting cues that might help people determine that a video might not be real.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

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University of South Florida launches state's first college of artificial intelligence

In August, USF opened the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing. USF launches state's first college of artificial intelligence. AI will likely impact most industries, so the University of South Florida decided to jump in headfirst. “This is a new experiment, a new very bold experiment that USF has stepped up to do to address this transition that’s happening in society because of AI,” said Sarkar.

November 25, 2025Artificial Intelligence

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Cross-discipline research meetings fuel ideas for future collaboration projects

USF’s Bellini College's cross-disciplinary research connects AI, cybersecurity and computing faculty with partners across campus and Tampa General Hospital. Recent meetings have highlighted research collaborations in virtual reality training, augmented reality design, PTSD assessment tools and medical research that uses AI technology.

November 24, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Research

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USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarity

Inspired by a guest speaker to make an impact with research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool to support patients and their doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and understandable.

November 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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Hao Zheng receives NSF grant, a Best Paper Award for system-on-chip design validation

USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing Associate Professor Hao Zheng has received an NSF grant and a Best Paper Award from ISQED 2025 for developing a new framework for System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation with a focus on analyzing cross-block communications within SoC designs to reduce validation complexity.

November 13, 2025Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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What a detour can teach You: Julia Kelly’s journey back to college and forward into IT

Kelly’s path to a new career wound through late-night shifts and 40-hour work weeks as an assistant manager at Wendy’s, course mix-ups, anxiety and unexpected opportunities. She now understands, those detours weren’t roadblocks--they were part of the route, and sometimes the best paths aren’t the straight ones.

November 13, 2025Computing

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USF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer research

Our own Dmitry Goldgof, a prolific researcher and respected scholar, has teamed up with his son, Gregory Goldgof of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Together, they are leveraging AI to transform blood-cancer diagnostics. They are combining algorithmic innovation and clinical expertise to fast-track cell classification and advance precision oncology.

November 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

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Harnessing Innovation in Tampa Bay | Ethics of AI

In the Oct. 31 episode of Florida This Week, faculty member Dmitry Goldgof joined a panel on innovation in the Tampa Bay region to discuss the ethics of AI. He explained that for AI to be trusted, especially in mission-critical applications. It must be explainable he said, saying that it must be able to show how it arrived at a decision. Because AI technology is evolving so quickly, traditional regulation lags behind; this makes transparency and explainability all the more important.

November 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

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Colleges and universities are helping US military veterans gear up for a new mission: fighting cyber criminals

Microsoft spotlighted veteran and recent cybersecurity grad Ben Price in its magazine, pointing out that veterans like Ben are particularly well-suited for this field. The military equips them with technical, project management and leadership skills that transfer well, they write. Transitioning vets often have backgrounds in intelligence gathering and security clearances cybersecurity employers value.

November 10, 2025Cybersecurity

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USF graduate builds cybersecurity career rooted in service

USF graduate Paul Rispoli turned a chance encounter with a cybersecurity flyer into a rewarding career rooted in service. Now senior manager at ReliaQuest, he mentors students through the firm’s ReliaQuest Labs program.

November 7, 2025Cybersecurity

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Established in 2024, the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing is the first of its kind in Florida and one of the pioneers in the nation to bring together the disciplines of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing into a dedicated college. We aim to position Florida as a global leader and economic engine in AI, cybersecurity and computing education and research. We foster interdisciplinary innovation and ethical technology development through strong industry and government partnerships.

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