CS Research
Graduate students in the Department of Computer Science join the faculty in conducting cutting-edge basic and applied research in emerging disciplines. All laboratories in the Department of Computer Science contain state-of-the-art equipment and software to support research in algorithms, computational geometry, humane games, machine learning, networks, programming languages, robotics, security and privacy, and software engineering, among other research areas.
Key Faculty
Das, Sanchari
Research Specialties
Computer security, privacy, education, human-computer interaction, social computing, accessibility, and sustainability of digital tech.
Currently taking on new students.
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Dewri, Rinku
Research Specialties
Large-scale private record linkage, situational awareness in loT networks, and usable privacy policies.
Not taking on new students.
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GauthierDickey, Chris
Research Specialties
Visual programming languages, type systems, compilers, and games.
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Haring, Kerstin
Research Specialties
Human-robot interaction, social robotics, Al, and robot ethics
Currently taking on new students.
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Hutt, Stephen
Research Specialties
Al, algorithmic bias, machine learning, user modeling, educational technologies, big data, human centered computing, cognitive science, and learning science
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Leutenegger, Scott
Research Specialties
Past research includes databases, performance modeling, and computer science education. Current research interests include JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) in computer science and engineering education, computational/data-driven art, and data driven JEDI in society
Currently taking on new students.
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Lopez, Mario
Research Specialties
Design and analysis of algorithms, computational geometry, and applications
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Reardon, Chris
Research Specialties
Al-enabled human robot interaction and teaming; emergent technologies and wearables; heterogeneous, multi-robot air-ground teams; real-world and field robotics applications; cognitive and perception systems to enable human-robot teaming
Currently taking on new students.
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Rutherford, Matt
Research Specialties
Autonomous systems, embedded systems, and software engineering
Currently taking on new students.
Learn MoreOpen Research Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher – Human Centered AI Lab
The Human Centered AI Lab at the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Denver seeks a candidate to fill one Post-Doctoral Researcher position This is a one-year position, with potential for renewal subject to availability of funds.
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Students
AI for the Public Good
Following ChatGPT's was release to the public, a slurry of new artificial intelligence products—like computer programs that can write in the style of your favorite author and software that can generate images mimicking any artist’s brushstroke—exploded onto the scene, spurring fears and debates over how AI will shape the future of work, education, arts and culture, and nearly every other aspect of our lives. -
Campus Life
Programming Tomorrow’s Automatons
Imagine a future where robotics revolutionizes safety and efficiency in high-stress, complex and dangerous environments—from bustling hospitals to pitch-black caves in deep underground mines. Throughout his years as an undergraduate and graduate researcher, Ori Miller (BS ’22) has been writing the code to make that future a reality. -
Research & Scholarship
NSF Grant Supports Collaboration on Sustainability and Well-Being
Work began this month on a multi-university research project aimed at developing, building and launching a public-facing platform to share health, well-being and sustainability data across Colorado.
