(TNS) – The goal of understanding information technology and computer science is not just to fix computers or program new software, but to positively impact people around the world.
Many students and graduates from the University of the Cumberlands’ IT and Computer Science graduate programs are actively engaged in researching the nature of the world’s conflicts and sharing ideas for sustainable technological solutions. Among these students and graduates are Dr. Hari Gunaigunta, Karthik Medhuri, Dr. Geeta Sandeep Nadella, Priyanka Pramod Pawar, and Deepak Kumar, who have combined their diverse expertise to publish two research papers examining artificial and adaptive intelligence.
Their article, “Detecting and Preventing Cloud Computing Attacks Using AI Techniques,” was published in February 2024, and their article, “GPT-Adaptive Intelligence—Powered Language Models for Dynamic Responses to Emerging Health Challenges,” was published in January of the same year. This article in particular has been widely acclaimed, appearing in the Texas Mail, Daily New York Reporters, and Today’s Washington Times, along with an interview with Miduri, Junaigunta, and Nadella, recently published across India.
The researchers who contributed to these papers also collaborated on additional research projects with various industry professionals.
“The diversity of our team’s expertise has greatly enriched our research, providing diverse perspectives that have been critical to the depth and success of our work,” Midori noted. “We were each drawn to this field by a desire to solve complex challenges through technology, and we have found it incredibly rewarding to push the boundaries of what we initially thought was possible.”
Midori’s expertise lies in large language models (LLM), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), which complements Gunaigunta’s strengths in AI and ML. Nadella specializes in statistics, analytics, and human-computer interactions (HCAI), which helped the team run analyses throughout the project. Kumar and Pawar’s focus on the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud security, and ethics (respectively) helped ensure that the team’s research was not only innovative, but also safe and ethical.
“Each individual was assigned to complete a different part of the research. Teamwork and proper communication played a vital role in completing the research papers. Everyone’s expertise in multiple fields helped our team come up with a robust plan based on current ideas and trends,” Kumar explained.
In the scientific world, it is common to bring together expertise to gather data and generate insights that help develop solutions to multifaceted problems. After all, a multifaceted problem naturally requires the work of experts in multiple fields of industry. When research is well-conducted and its findings are presented in an understandable way, both researchers and the general public benefit.
“Collaborative research teams provide a supportive and productive environment for like-minded academics to share knowledge, develop research portfolios and build meaningful relationships. They also help us come up with unique and innovative solutions to address the complex problems we face every day,” said Gunaigunta. “The rewarding aspect of working in IT/CS is the opportunity to solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions and contribute to technological advancements.”
“Every research article we contribute helps us lay a strong foundation for our purpose: helping humanity develop a better world and sustainable societies,” added Dr. Nadella.
His fellow researchers agreed, noting how much they benefit from contributing to technological solutions that address pressing societal changes. In addition, working in computer science and information technology allows researchers to satisfy their natural curiosity and desire to learn, especially as technology continues to advance at a rapid pace.
The students had to thank the many faculty and staff at the University of the Cumberlands and other institutions for their guidance and positive influence on the researchers' work.
“Each of the faculty we traveled with has provided unique guidance and has contributed greatly to helping us along the journey to get to this point,” said Dr. Nadella. “There have been many outstanding faculty members who have contributed greatly, and we are so grateful to each and every one of them.”
Among the most influential faculty members cited by students were Dr. Stephen Brown, Dr. Nathan Hamblin, Dr. Mikhaelina Hendon, Dr. Eric Hollis, Dr. Oludotun Oni, Dr. Alan Dennis, Dr. Hani Osman, Dr. Darcel Tolliver, Dr. Segun Odion, and Dr. Charles Idike.
The University of the Cumberlands offers several online graduate programs in computer science and information technology, all at some of the lowest tuition rates in the country. To learn more, visit www.ucumberlands.edu/academics.
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