Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)’s Rado Ivanov, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science, has been named a 2025 Young Investigator Program awardee by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).

New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) could help shape the future of artificial intelligence by making AI systems less resource-intensive, higher performing, and designed to emulate the human brain.

RPISEC, a student-run cybersecurity club at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been making waves in the collegiate cybersecurity scene with strong performances in national competitions. The team recently secured 7th place at the CyberSEED competition, further solidifying its reputation as a competitive force in the field. Earlier this year, RPISEC also placed 1st among collegiate teams (3rd overall) in TUCTF, a cybersecurity competition held in January.

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) are tackling one of the most complex challenges in the world of quantum information – how to create reliable, scalable networks that can connect quantum systems over distances.

Mohammed J. Zaki, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been named a 2025 Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), one of the highest honors in applied mathematics and computational science.

Oshani Seneviratne, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Web Science Trust Network of Labs (WSTNet), effective January 1, 2025.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) AI expert Jim Hendler, Ph.D., Tetherless World Senior Constellation Professor of Computer, Web, and Cognitive Science has received the 2025 AAAI Feigenbaum Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

On Saturday, November 9, hundreds will gather at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for HackRPI 2024. The 24-hour marathon of coding will begin at 11 a.m., when participants will team up to address the competition’s theme: Urban Upgrades. Participants will be asked to enhance the infrastructure, services, and quality of life in cities by developing new ideas and technologies. Examples are smart transportation systems, sustainable energy solutions, improved public safety, and inclusive community spaces. Prizes will be awarded during the closing ceremony around 2 p.m. on Sunday.