Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Datacenter

Code the future. Engineer the impossible.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a hands-on, student-focused experience for those who are ready to help shape the future of technology. As a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, the department is recognized for its strengths in areas like artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, software engineering, and computer security. Students have the opportunity to learn from award-winning faculty who are leaders in their fields, while working on projects that connect classroom learning to real-world impact. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering, along with a master’s degree in data science. With active student organizations, engaging events, and strong industry connections, we give students the skills, experience, and professional network to turn their passion for technology into a career.

Academic Programs

National Reputation

The growth in students and research expenditures in the past five years bolsters the national reputation of Computer Science and Engineering at UTA.

# 56

CS Rankings

#8 in Operating system, #10 in Mobile computing, #9 in High-performance computing

$13.5 M

Research Expenditures

Department research expenditures in 2026

#1

Most Innovative University in the Metroplex

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

R-1

Doctoral University

Very High Research Activity designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

2518

Students Enrolled in 2026

1,946 Bachelors, 375 Master's, 197 Ph.D. in the fall of 2026

#1

University for your Tuition and Tax Dollars in DFW

Washington Monthly

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Undergraduate Applicants

Graduate Applicants

Graduate Certificates

Research Areas

Artificial Intelligence

  • Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Image and Video Processing
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning, Data Mining
  • Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles and Systems, Automation

Big Data and Data Science

  • Big Data Modeling, Analysis, Optimization, Scalability
  • Databases
  • Information System
  • Information Retrieval
  • Knowledge Management

Bioinformatics and Health Informatics

  • Bioinformatics and Health Informatics

Computer and Network Systems

  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Systems
  • High Performance Computing, Cloud Computing
  • Internet of Things, Embedded Systems, Mobile Computing
  • Design Automation
  • Sustainable Computing

Human-Centered Computing

  • Assistive Technologies, Pervasive Computing
  • Human-Computer Interaction, Human Robot Interaction
  • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Security and Privacy

  • Systems and Network Security
  • Software Security
  • Privacy Technologies
  • AI/ML Security
  • Human, Policy, and Societal Security

Software Engineering

  • Agile Methods and Software Project Management
  • Software Design
  • Software Testing and Program Analysis
  • Automated Software Engineering

Theory

  • Program Languages
  • Formal Methods
  • Quantum Engineering
About Our Research

Faculty Hiring

Learn more about open faculty positions in the Computer Science and Engineering Department.

Faculty Openings

Students & Alumni

Directories

We have growing directories of students and alumni.

CSE Alumni Directory

Ph.D. Alumni Directory

Ph.D. Student Directory

Administration/Staff

Hong Jiang
Nedderman Professor and Chair
ERB 639 | 817-272-3567
hon[NOT-THIS-PART]g.jiang@uta.edu

Chengkai Li
Professor and Associate Chair
ERB 628 | 817-272-0162
cl[NOT-THIS-PART]i@uta.edu

David Levine
Professor of Practice and Associate Chair 
ERB 525 | 817-272-2349
dav[NOT-THIS-PART]el@uta.edu

Yonghe Liu
Professor and Associate Chair
ERB 537
yo[NOT-THIS-PART]nghe@uta.edu

Donna French
Senior Lecturer and Assistant Chair
ERB 652 | 817-272-0161
do[NOT-THIS-PART]nna.french@uta.edu

CSE Staff Directory