Student Employment: Bailey Grant Research Assistant - School of Computing and Engineering AY 26-27

Job Title: Bailey Grant Research Assistant - School of Computing and Engineering Department: School of Computing and Engineering Student Employment Type:

Non-Federal Work Study Responsibilities

Position 1: AI-Powered Assistive System for Visual and Mobility Support

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kruti Shah

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research that applies AI and software engineering to real-world

challenges.

• Explore topics such as assistive technologies, computer vision,

human–computer interaction, and virtual and augmented reality.

• Design and develop intelligent software tools that support accessibility,

learning, and everyday activities.

• Review existing research, conduct experiments, and evaluate system

performance and user experience.

• Collaborate with faculty and peers to develop ideas and build functional

prototypes.

• Document findings and contribute to research publications, posters, and

presentations.

Position 2: Cybersecurity and AI Research Assistant

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Chetan Jaiswal

Potential Research Areas

• AI and Human Intelligence

• Human-AI Interaction and Trust

• AI Safety, Privacy, and Security

• Machine Learning and Deep Learning

• Responsible and Ethical AI

• Ransomware and Cyber Defense

• AI for Social Good

• Privacy-Preserving AI Systems

• AI's Impact on Communication, Learning, and Decision-Making

• Human-Centered Cybersecurity

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity,

and Human-AI Interaction.

• Investigate the impact of AI on human intelligence, critical thinking,

communication, trust, privacy, and society.

• Develop and evaluate AI/ML models and cybersecurity solutions.

• Analyze datasets, conduct experiments, surveys, and literature reviews.

• Contribute to research papers, technical reports, posters, and conference

presentations.

• Collaborate on projects focuse