UCF Department of Computer Science

A UCF computer science professor who has dedicated his career to advancing virtual reality (VR) technologies has been recognized for his achievements by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Visualization and Graphics Technical Community (IEEE VGTC). Joseph J. LaViola Jr., a Charles F. Millican professor in the UCF Department of Computer Science, has been…

Nathan Kurelo Wilk ’22, a native of Brazil, developed the technical training, hands-on experience and entrepreneurial insight at UCF that’s needed to succeed in the tech industry.   As a master’s in fintech student, Nathan Kurelo Wilk ’22 is graduating with plenty of experience to set him up for success as a software engineer with Microsoft,…

Agere Chair Professor Carolina Cruz-Neira was recognized for her pioneering work in modeling and simulation.   Carolina Cruz-Neira, Agere Chair Professor in the UCF Department of Computer Science, was honored by the National Center for Simulation (NCS) with her induction to its 2024 Hall of Fame, a testament to her groundbreaking work and global acclaim…

  Pursuing a doctoral degree is one of the most challenging endeavors for any student. Beyond the academic rigor it demands, it’s often also a journey that tests one’s dedication and resolve. Ayo Adeniran persevered through many challenges — moving to a new country, work responsibilities that demanded frequent international travel and separations from his…