Student Employment Bailey Grant Research Assistant School of Computing and Engineering AY 26-27

Position 1: AI-Powered Assistive System for Visual and Mobility Support

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kruti Shah

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to research that applies AI and software engineering to real-world challenges.

• Explore topics such as assistive technologies computer vision humancomputer interaction and virtual and augmented reality.

• Design and develop intelligent software tools that support accessibility learning and everyday activities.

• Review existing research conduct experiments and evaluate system performance and user experience.

• Collaborate with faculty and peers to develop ideas and build functional prototypes.

• Document findings and contribute to research publications posters and presentations.

Position 2: Cybersecurity and AI Research Assistant

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Chetan Jaiswal

Potential Research Areas:

• AI and Human Intelligence

• Human-AI Interaction and Trust

• AI Safety Privacy and Security

• Machine Learning and Deep Learning

• Responsible and Ethical AI

• Ransomware and Cyber Defense

• AI for Social Good

• Privacy-Preserving AI Systems

• AIs Impact on Communication Learning and Decision-Making

• Human-Centered Cybersecurity

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Cybersecurity and Human-AI Interaction.

• Investigate the impact of AI on human intelligence critical thinking communication trust privacy and society.

• Develop and evaluate AI/ML models and cybersecurity solutions.

• Analyze datasets conduct experiments surveys and literature reviews.

• Contribute to research papers technical reports posters and conference presentations.

• Collaborate on projects focused on responsible secure and human-centered AI.

Position 3: Biomedical Engineering Research Position

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Phillips Ho

Responsibilities:

• Participate in experimental work with electrolytic electroporation and pulsed electric field technologies being developed for applications such as cancer treatment and tissue engineering.

• Perform hands-on lab work including testing and optimizing biomedical devices.

• Document experimental processes and results for analysis.

• Contribute to the creation of academic papers reports and presentations based on research outcomes.

Common Responsibilities Across All Positions:

• Attend regular meetings with faculty advisors to discuss progress and next steps.

• Maintain detailed records of research activities and findings.

• Uphold ethical research standards and follow safety protocols in the lab.

• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve research objectives.

• These roles provide a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research gain hands-on experience and contribute to impactful projects under the mentorship of expert faculty.