UF researchers using machine learning to pursue fusion power

Two recent projects — one funded by the National Science Foundation, the other by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration — are making strides toward improving the predictability of the plasma inside tokamaks using cutting-edge AI through UF’s supercomputer, HiPerGator. 

UF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials

The Consortium for Nuclear Forensics, a University of Florida-led team of 32 scientists and engineers at 16 universities, received a five-year, $26.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Agency, or NNSA, to develop new nuclear forensic technologies and to train the next generation of nuclear sleuths to use them.

Tracking the fiery path of particles: UF leads combustion research

A research team led by the University of Florida is using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to explore swarms of airborne particles to solve combustible mysteries, a study that may lead to more efficient engines and better combustion in power plants.

Hundreds descend on UF to advance national security research

With a focus on global security and scientific collaboration, the University of Florida hosted hundreds of students, professors and national laboratory scientists and engineers last week for the 2025 National Nuclear Security Administration R&D University Program Review. 

Marie Kane named assistant vice president for National Security Research at the University of Florida

The University of Florida has appointed Marie Kane as assistant vice president for National Security Research, a newly created leadership role designed to advance UF’s strategic research initiatives in defense, intelligence and national security.