https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:16:01 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/hao-zheng-nsf-grant-599-soc-story.aspxHao Zheng, an associate professor in USF's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has been awarded a $599,493 NSF grant for his innovative research on improving System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation. His work focuses on creating a communication-centric validation framework, leveraging advanced deep sequence modeling to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of these critical systems.Arielle GiordanoWed, 22 Jan 2025 23:23:53 USF Engineering Professor Hao Zheng Awarded $599,493 NSF GrantHao Zheng, an associate professor in USF's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has been awarded a $599,493 NSF grant for his innovative research on improving System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation. His work focuses on creating a communication-centric validation framework, leveraging advanced deep sequence modeling to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of these critical systems.Log entry describing "first computer bug" System-on-Chip Hao Zheng, USF COEhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/hao-zheng-nsf-grant-599-soc-story.aspxComputer,Faculty,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-cyberherd-wrapped-2024-competitions-story.aspxThe USF CyberHerd Team made waves in 2024! The team entered and won first place, or placed within the top three places, in over ten prestigious national competitions during 2024. In this "USF CyberHerd WRAPPED Edition" learn about all their competitions!Arielle GiordanoWed, 08 Jan 2025 15:55:23 USF CyberHerd Team Dominates National Cybersecurity Competitions in 2024The USF CyberHerd Team made waves in 2024! The team entered and won first place, or placed within the top three places, in over ten prestigious national competitions during 2024. In this "USF CyberHerd WRAPPED Edition" learn about all their competitions!2024 cyberherd wrapped hero imagehttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-cyberherd-wrapped-2024-competitions-story.aspxComputer,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-xmas.aspxAn unexpected usage of the LLM is finding Christmas Gifts for those notoriously hard to shop for friends. This past week, John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at USF had two interviews on the subject.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:36:02 Professor John Licato on Using AI to Find Christmas GiftsAn unexpected usage of the LLM is finding Christmas Gifts for those notoriously hard to shop for friends. This past week, John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at USF had two interviews on the subject.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-xmas.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/vivid.aspx“Winning first place at the national level, during an enduring two-day competition reflects the vision of our leadership, the quality of our cybersecurity program, and our students,” said Assistant Professor of Instruction Marbin Pazos Revilla, USF CyberHerd coach.Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:41:59 CyberHerd wins 1st place at VIVID 2024“Winning first place at the national level, during an enduring two-day competition reflects the vision of our leadership, the quality of our cybersecurity program, and our students,” said Assistant Professor of Instruction Marbin Pazos Revilla, USF CyberHerd coach.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/vivid.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ec-council-ctf.aspxThe CyberHerd 2 team won first place at the EC-Council CTF, with the team made up of three Cyberherd members: Yeran Garnage (Cybersecurity major, Junior), Alex Sanders (Cybersecurity, Senior), and Samir Jihadi (Computer Science, Sophomore).Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:42:44 Cyberherd Wins First Place at EC-Council CTFThe CyberHerd 2 team won first place at the EC-Council CTF, with the team made up of three Cyberherd members: Yeran Garnage (Cybersecurity major, Junior), Alex Sanders (Cybersecurity, Senior), and Samir Jihadi (Computer Science, Sophomore).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ec-council-ctf.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/secptc.aspxUSF CyberHerd competed in the Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) and came in second, scoring a mere 0.009 points behind the first-place winners. “SECPTC is a very intense and fast paced penetration testing competition.” Said Waseem.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:39:23 CyberHerd wins 2nd place at Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing CompetitionUSF CyberHerd competed in the Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) and came in second, scoring a mere 0.009 points behind the first-place winners. “SECPTC is a very intense and fast paced penetration testing competition.” Said Waseem.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/secptc.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/shpe_cyberherd.aspxCSE CyberHerd member Sanaan Fayaz Wani, a junior majoring in Computer Science, played a pivotal role in leading his team to victory in the Cyber Security Challenge, securing first place and a $4,500 prize at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Conference, which took place from October 30 to November 3 in Anaheim, California.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:14:56 CyberHerd Member Leads Team to Victory and a $4,500 Prize at SHPE National ConventionCSE CyberHerd member Sanaan Fayaz Wani, a junior majoring in Computer Science, played a pivotal role in leading his team to victory in the Cyber Security Challenge, securing first place and a $4,500 prize at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Conference, which took place from October 30 to November 3 in Anaheim, California.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/shpe_cyberherd.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-x-2024.aspx“This event has quickly become an essential platform for sharing, connecting, and sparking innovation across disciplines,” said Distinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar, Co-Director of USF Institute for AI+X and Chair of Computer Science and Engineering.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:17:35 The Second USF Artificial Intelligence + X Symposium: Continuing to Foster AI Research“This event has quickly become an essential platform for sharing, connecting, and sparking innovation across disciplines,” said Distinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar, Co-Director of USF Institute for AI+X and Chair of Computer Science and Engineering.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-x-2024.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/outstanding_dissertation_fall_24.aspxCSE Professor Katkoori and his MS student, Raaga Sai Somesula, have received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation (OTD) Award for Raaga’s Master’s thesis work on a resource-efficient custom hardware for machine learning models.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:28:18 CSE Student received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation AwardCSE Professor Katkoori and his MS student, Raaga Sai Somesula, have received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation (OTD) Award for Raaga’s Master’s thesis work on a resource-efficient custom hardware for machine learning models.image of engineering codehttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/outstanding_dissertation_fall_24.aspxComputer,Faculty,Research,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/navy_cyberherd.aspxUSF’s CyberHerd team won second place and a $40,000 prize in the U.S. Navy’s Cyber Resiliency Challenge, showcasing their cybersecurity expertise. The team’s innovative HERD Tool impressed judges and highlighted USF’s strength in cybersecurity education.Ian Koratsky (CSE) and Arielle Giodano (COE)Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:50:15 USF CyberHerd Takes Second Place in U.S. Navy Cyber Resiliency ChallengeUSF’s CyberHerd team won second place and a $40,000 prize in the U.S. Navy’s Cyber Resiliency Challenge, showcasing their cybersecurity expertise. The team’s innovative HERD Tool impressed judges and highlighted USF’s strength in cybersecurity education.USF CyberHerd at the CRAM event October 2024 - Holding $40,000 Checkhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/navy_cyberherd.aspxComputer,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/yavuz_post_quantum.aspxCSE Associate Professor Attila A. Yavuz and his lab, Applied Cryptography Research Laboratory (ACRL), are leading a highly competitive research project "Distributed Computing in Effect: Towards Trustworthy, Resilient and Secure NextG Mobile Networks" funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:04:55 CSE Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab are leading an NSF Project for Distributed and Post-Quantum Safe Mobile NetworksCSE Associate Professor Attila A. Yavuz and his lab, Applied Cryptography Research Laboratory (ACRL), are leading a highly competitive research project "Distributed Computing in Effect: Towards Trustworthy, Resilient and Secure NextG Mobile Networks" funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/yavuz_post_quantum.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/resume_review_fall.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:42:29 Resume ReviewLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/resume_review_fall.aspxComputer