Data Science, AI & Machine Learning

Data Science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning involve making accurate predictions, data mining, machine learning, and more to guide business decisions. Research areas include: bio inspired control using data from animals, computational biology, computational imaging, cyber security, medical informatics, simulation, and video analytics.

BU Researchers Showcase the Future of Systems Engineering at CGSW 12.0

Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE) student researchers at Boston University took center stage to demonstrate how they are solving the world’s most complex problems, sharing ideas from cutting-edge soft robotics. On Friday, January 30th, 2026, CISE hosted its 12th annual Graduate Student Workshop (CGSW 12.0). The event provided a dynamic platform for students […]

Unraveling the Hidden Biases of Artificial Intelligence

For years, Boston University computer scientist and CISE faculty affiliate Professor Mark Crovella (CDS, CS, ECE, SE) has studied the invisible forces shaping what we see online.  The stakes are high: when YouTube’s recommendation system steers users toward more extreme videos, it can fuel polarization and misinformation. Now, with large language models generating instant answers, […]

Lei Tian Named Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year for Innovative Teaching and Research

Boston University engineering professor Lei Tian, a faculty affiliate of the Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE), has been named the 2025 Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year. The award, which includes a $5,000 stipend, honors faculty who excel both as researchers and as teachers. Tian, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, emphasizes […]

Transforming Data Centers into Grid-Responsive Powerhouses

As AI continues its explosive growth, so does its energy demand, pushing the U.S. electric grid toward its limits. With the rise of increasingly complex AI models and cloud-based applications, data centers are becoming power-hungry giants. Projected to use up to 9% of U.S. power by 2030, data centers increasingly strain the grid, threatening the […]

Green AI Summit: Rethinking AI for a Sustainable Future

A collection of visionaries, scholars, and innovators came together at Harvard University and Boston University on April 25 and 26 for the Green AI Summit, focusing on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility. The summit was organized by the Green AI Institute and Harvard Undergraduate AI and Sustainability Group, with support from […]

CISE Faculty Recognized for Groundbreaking AI Research with AIRR Awards

Recognized for their cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, 11 CISE faculty affiliates have been honored with AI Research Resource (AIRR) awards. This Hariri Institute program supports AI research at Boston University by giving researchers access to the New England Research Cloud (NERC), a regional computing infrastructure that provides cloud-based resources tailored to academic research. A […]

Secretary of State John Kerry Visits CISE Director Ayse Coskun

On Thursday, February 6th, 2025, former Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Boston University Center for Information & Systems Engineering to meet with CISE Director and Professor Ayşe K. Coşkun (ECE, SE). Secretary Kerry was joined by Ambassador David H. Thorne, former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, and Varun Sivaram, Council on […]