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Dr. Zornitza Prodanoff conducted quantum computing research at Université Côte d’Azur in France, while Dr. Swapnoneel Roy’s cybersecurity paper was accepted to IEEE MILCOM 2025, and Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy’s study on Florida’s digital divide will appear at ISCAP 2025. The School of Computing welcomes Dr. Yongzhao Wang as its newest faculty member. Senior Emily Delaere, president of SWAT, continues empowering women in computing at UNF.

The School of Computing welcomes new director Dr. Nan Niu and highlights the exceptional research achievements of graduate student Iliya Kulbaka in the August 2025 newsletter. The newsletter features important faculty meeting announcements, upcoming advisory board discussions, and showcases Kulbaka's eight published papers on autonomous robotics and gas distribution mapping. Dr. Niu shares his vision for student success and research excellence while emphasizing his commitment to building connections within the academic and industry communities.

Cyber Security Interview with Dr. Prodanoff

Dr. Zornitza Prodanoff, Interim Director of the School of Computing, is interviewed by Jake Stofan of Action News Jax to offer expert insights on the global cybersecurity implications of the July 2024 CrowdStrike incident.

CBS 47/Fox30 Action News Jax; UNF cyber security expert weighs in on CrowdStrike cyber incident

Creating Intelligent Robots for Farmers

In agriculture today, robots are bringing precision automation to farming. Led by Dr. Ayan Dutta, Assistant Professor of Computing and backed by a grant from the National Science Foundation, the team will develop software that will drive this technology.

School of Computing: From Good to Great

UNF's School of Computing is striving to set the pace.

Interview

Dr. Roy Swapnoneel of the School of Computing is interviewed about information security

Interview

Cybersecurity

UNF School of Computing recognized for cyber defense education

Jax Daily Record

News4JAX Video

Virtual Reality

The School of Computing's Dr. Reddivari and student researcher Jason Smith create potential life saving tool using Virtual Reality. They were interviewed by the following local news entities.

CBS 47 FOX30 Interview

News4Jax Report and Interview

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville.com Article

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Cloud Computing

Dr. Ahuja Collaborates on Cloud Computing. Read more about this exciting technology by clicking below.

Clutch - Discussion with Dr. Ahuja and three others.

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UNF Student helps win 2016 Innovation Week Hackathon

Congratulations to Adrian Santos and his team.

Adrian teamed up with Michelle Burris, Max Burns, won first place after developing the "Whats App Jax" in a one day challenge.

UNF Student helps win first place

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School of Computing Prospects for Success

UNF Tech Students some of the best

UNF Regency Practicum Pays off

Steve Wozniak (the Woz) meets with CCEC students

Steve Wozniak of Apple fame gave a lecture as part of the UNF Presidential Lecture Series. Mr. Wozniak met with Computing and Engineering students in a reception. Ever the gracious guest, Mr. Wozniak spent time sharing his experiences, encouragement, and autographs with the students during the reception. Thank you Woz; it was a wonderful experience. Steve Wozniak Lectures @ UNF