Upon completing his homeschool education in Corvallis at 18, Lance Roy took an unusual step — directly into the College of Engineering’s doctoral program in computer science. Roy, now 23, presented research findings at the virtual International Cryptology Conference last summer with Mike Rosulek, associate professor of computer science.
Glencora Borradaile, professor of computer science, has published “Defend Dissent,” an introductory textbook on digital security emphasizing the role of encryption technology in protecting civil liberties. Although Borradaile uses the text in a course they teach, the material, drawn from examples of U.S. social movements, is intended to be accessible to any curious person.
In 2021, the College of Engineering collaborated with Oregon State Ecampus to launch the Center for Research in Engineering Education Online, or CREEdO, to support research that informs the development of online engineering programs.
Xiao Fu, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and artificial intelligence, has received a Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, award from the National Science Foundation. Fu will use his five-year, $500,000 award to develop a suite of nonlinear factor analysis tools and contribute to a deeper understanding of unsupervised machine learning and sensing systems.
Oregon State is part of a $20 million federal effort to develop artificial intelligence for agriculture. Launched by the National Science Foundation in 2021, the AgAID Institute will tackle mounting challenges — such as diminishing water and labor supplies, weather variations, and climate change.
Yue Cao, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received a Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, award from the National Science Foundation, which includes a grant of almost $500,000 over five years. Cao’s research utilizes what he calls “virtual” systems — such as water heaters and HVAC — often over-looked as alternatives to traditional energy storage.
Houssam Abbas, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, received a Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, award from the National Science Foundation, including a grant of almost $500,000 over five years.
