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Jane Goodall standing in a research lab

 

GW Engineering Professors Xitong Liu, Adam Aviv, and Danmeng Shuai pictured with their awards along GW leadership and fellow OVPR awardees.

15th Annual Faculty Honors Ceremony Spotlights Excellence at GW Engineering

On April 24, Profs. Kartik Bulusu, Xitong Liu, Danmeng Shuai, Adam Aviv, and graduate assistant Guanan Zhang were honored for their exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service at GW.

A player uses an EEG headset to control a penguin-racing game used by Xiadong Qu to explore the BCI. (William Atkins/GW Today)

GW Engineering’s Brain-Computer Interface Research Opens New Frontiers

Xiaodong Qu’s lab at GW Engineering develops brain-computer interfaces, with applications ranging from gaming to clinical applications, involving students in hands-on research.

Computer Science Professor Xiaodong Qu (center) talks with visitors to GW’s booth at the 2025 AAAS annual meeting in Boston.

Computer Science Students Showcase Brain-Computer Interface at AAAS 2025

At this premier science gathering, GW Engineering's brain-computer interface demo, led by CS Prof. Xiaodong Qu and his students, captivated attendees with AI-driven innovation.

Dr. Costis Toregas gives his presentation.

Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between AI and Cybersecurity

At HICSS-58, Dr. Costis Toregas co-chaired a workshop exploring best practices and emerging trends in AI-enabled cybersecurity, highlighting GW Engineering’s role in advancing the conversation.

Collins Munyendo

Computer Science Ph.D. Student Recognized with Google Fellowship for Pioneering Research

Collins Munyendo of GW Engineering earns a 2024 Google Ph.D. Fellowship for advancing human-centered security and privacy across diverse global contexts.