AI Research at UNT

Pushing boundaries in artificial intelligence and data science to solve real-world problems.


UNT researchers are advancing AI and data science through innovative, high-impact research that spans theory, methodology, and applications across disciplines. From foundational machine learning to interpretability and responsible AI, our research drives discovery in academia, industry, and society.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Breaking Down Disciplinary Boundaries

AI research at UNT is inherently interdisciplinary. Faculty and research teams integrate expertise from engineering, computer science, mathematics, health sciences, business, education, and social sciences to tackle complex challenges requiring diverse perspectives and sophisticated solutions.

AI Research in Action

Our research projects translate into real-world impact:

  • Predictive models for healthcare diagnostics

  • AI for Infrastructure, Energy, and Earth Systems Intelligence

  • Autonomous perception for transportation and robotics

  • Algorithms for trustworthy and responsible decision-making

  • Scalable data analytics for business and industry

Funding and Sponsors

Our faculty have received several grants from the NSF, NSA, Western Social Science Association, Bloomberg Data Science, Department of Energy, Amazon, Cisco, Nvidia, AMD, Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program, Oak Ridge National Lab, Texas Department of Transportation, and more.