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
![Sanchari Das](/sites/default/files/card-img/sanchari_das.jpg)
Das, Sanchari
Research Specialties
Computer security, privacy, education, human-computer interaction, social computing, accessibility, and sustainability of digital tech.
Currently taking on new students.
Learn More![Dewri, Rinku](/sites/default/files/card-img/dewri_rinku.jpg)
Dewri, Rinku
Research Specialties
Large-scale private record linkage, situational awareness in loT networks, and usable privacy policies.
Not taking on new students.
Learn More![GauthierDickey, Chris](/sites/default/files/card-img/gauthierdickey_chris.jpg)
GauthierDickey, Chris
Research Specialties
Visual programming languages, type systems, compilers, and games.
Not taking on new students.
Learn More![Haring, Kerstin](/sites/default/files/card-img/haring_kerstin.png)
Haring, Kerstin
Research Specialties
Human-robot interaction, social robotics, Al, and robot ethics
Currently taking on new students.
Learn More![Hutt, Stephen](/sites/default/files/card-img/hutt_stephen.png)
Hutt, Stephen
Research Specialties
Al, algorithmic bias, machine learning, user modeling, educational technologies, big data, human centered computing, cognitive science, and learning science
Currently taking on new students.
Learn More![Leutenegger, Scott](/sites/default/files/card-img/scott.png)
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
Currently taking on new students.
Learn More![Reardon, Chris](/sites/default/files/card-img/christopher.png)
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.
Learn More![Rutherford, Matt](/sites/default/files/card-img/matt.png)
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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