Masters Research Topics Availability

Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)

• Edge AI
• Cybersecurity
• Low Power IoT

• Solid programming skills.
• Motivation to learn new topics in IoT, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity

Multi-Agent Systems and Machine Learning

• Deep learning in video recognition.

Software Engineering

• Service-oriented architecture.
• Micro-architecture.

• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of Java.
• Must plan to work on project for two semesters.

DBMS and Data Mining

• All aspects of Database Management Systems and Data Mining.
• Interdisciplinary work with biology to predict the genes using data mining techniques.
• Interdisciplinary work with chemistry to predict drugs for diseases such as HIV, Alzheimer's, breast cancer, etc.

• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and statistics.
• Recommended:  a course in Bioinformatics.
• Recommended: BIOL_210 (Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology) and CS_443 (Database Management Systems).
• Required: CS_512 (with a grade of "C" or higher or consent of the instructor).

Network Economics, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks

• Game theory in network economics
• Quantitative risk analytics for decision making and cybersecurity supply chain
• Resource allocation and performance optimization in wireless networks

• Motivation to learn new topics in cybersecurity and network economics
• Willingness to do interdisciplinary research between wireless networks, economics, and operations management
• Solid math background is preferred

Research in green software engineering, software sustainability, provenance based software security

• Refactoring software code smells for improved resource usage and improvement of energy usage
• Analysis of provenance from large scale distributed software to identify security threats

• Proficiency in Python and Java programming language are desired

Virtual Reality (VR), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Multi-disciplinary Collaboration

• Develop VR solutions using tools like motion tracking solution, game engine, and head mounted displays.
• Design experiment and run user studies to find out how users interact with VR solutions.
• Apply VR technology to solving multi-disciplinary problems.

• Solid programming skills are recommended.
• Recommended pre/co-requisites: Game Programming or VR-related classes. 
• Knowledge of Unity3D development.
• Interests in game programming, VR, and HCI-related topics.
• Ample time left (more than two semesters) in your program to complete training and the project.

Research in Mobile Security, IoT, and Cloud Security

• Human behavior-based authentication.
• Network anomaly detction in Cloud and IoT.
• Machine learning in cybersecurity.
• Motion destion under ubiquitous WiFi.

• Knowledge of data analysis skills is recommended.
• Motivation to learn new topics in cybersecurity.

Computer Networks, Blockchain, and Machine Learning

• Computer Networks.
• Machine learning, Deep learning.
• Blockchain, Cryptography, and Cryptocurrency.
• Network security.
• Internet of Things.

• Knowledge in Maching Learning and/or Deep Learning.

• Brain-Inspired Hyperdimensional Computing
• Low Powered Machine Learning
• Emerging Computing Technologies
  

• Required: Knowledge of Python
• Recommended: Knowledge in Maching Learning and/or Deep Learning
• Recommended: CS_531 (Advanced Computer Architectures)

Mobil computing

• Develop web-based applications that support interactive science learning experiences for K-12 students (preferably middle school).
• Explore project options in map-based applications and possibly smart phone applications (iPhone or Android).

• Demonstrated strong programming experience in one object-oriented programming language.

Research in human factors in security, brain-computer interface, and usable security

• Understanding security programs (e.g. phishing, warning, password, access control), utilizing behavioral and neural measures.
• Cybersecurity in brain-computer interface.
• Usable security and privacy.

• Knowledge of programming.
• Data processing and analysis skills.
• Willingness to do interdisciplinary research between cybersecurity, neuroscience, and psychology.

Non-symbolic Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms/programming, and data mining.
• Web and mobile programming and applications.

• Recommended: CS_573 or CS_575.
• Knowledge of data structures and statistics.
• Motivattion to learn new topics in soft computing.

Intelligent/Adaptive Tutoring Systems

• Development of authoring systems for developing tutoring systems.
• Development of tutoring systems based on mental models for math, programming, and language learning.
• Development of tutoring and assisting systems for Asperger's, using machine learning.

•  Requires extensive experience with web page programming and MYSQL.
• Able to write machine learning programs.
• Required pre-requisites: CS_571 and/or CS_577 (with a grade of "B" or higher).

Research in bioinformatics and data science

• Develop and apply algorithms and machine learning models to analyze and understand biological data.
• Develop deep learning models to comprehend various dimensional data (1D sequences, 2D images, and 3D volumes).

• Required knowledge of Python programming, algorithms, and statistics.
• Motivation to learn new topics.
• Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning.
• Recommended: CS_614 (Bioinformatics Algorithms).

Research in Software Engineering, Software Architectures, Architecture-Centric Development

• Development of architecture-centric toolset (e.g. architectural modeling tool, code generator, and annotation processor) in the Eclipse environment to manage differences between the products of a software product family.
• Implementation techniques used: ANTLR, Eclipse Plug-ins, Code Generation, Java Annotations.
• Dynamically modify a running software system's behavior without having to stop its executions.  In this project, we develop an architecture-based approach to modifying running implementation of a software system.

• Recommended proficiency in Java Programming and Eclipse Plug-ins.