Research

UC Davis Researchers Join Internet Society Fellowship

Assistant Professor Alexander Gamero-Garrido and Ph.D. student Nishant Acharya, both of computer science, have been selected for the Internet Society’s Pulse Research Fellowship and Mentorship program. Their work aims to enhance internet resilience by analyzing disruptions to critical network hubs and improving global connectivity.

Targeting Next-Gen Food Systems with AI-Powered Nutrition

Ilias Tagkopoulos, director of the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems at UC Davis, is harnessing AI to revolutionize food and health. From mapping food chemistry to optimizing sustainable production, his research aims to create smarter, healthier and more accessible nutrition for all.

From Mentee to Mentor

From human-computer interaction studies to data privacy projects, fifth-year student Bipasha Sengupta has gained hands-on experience while guiding fellow students at UC Davis. Now, as she prepares to graduate, she reflects on how mentorship and research have shaped her journey.

Charting Broadband Connectivity for Anchor Institutions

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alexander Gamero-Garrido leads an NSF-funded project to analyze broadband connectivity at schools and libraries. The research aims to lessen the digital equity gap by mapping networks, assessing reliability, enhancing performance and prioritizing underserved communities.

Your Smart TV is Watching What You Watch

If you're thinking of buying a "smart" TV for the holidays, you ought to know that your new device is constantly capturing snapshots of what's on screen and sending them back to the manufacturer — even if you are using the device as a computer monitor and not watching TV at all.

UC Davis Receives Grant to Develop and Assess AI Approach for Atrial Fibrillation Risk Modeling

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm, also known as an arrhythmia. AFib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia and predisposes patients to an increased risk of stroke. It has a significant global impact — affecting nearly 40 million individuals worldwide and over 6 million in the United States.