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Researcher uses emerging technologies to improve prostate cancer detection
April 20, 2026
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common diseases among men, yet current screening methods often lead to unnecessary biopsies and missed diagnoses. At Kennesaw State University, assistant professor Muhammad Imran is working to improve accuracy and reduce patient stress using artificial intelligence and advanced imaging.
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Engineering, game design faculty turn nuclear science into interactive learning experience
April 17, 2026
At Kennesaw State University, learning about nuclear energy isn’t limited to textbooks and lectures. Researchers are developing a video game that helps users understand how reactors operate through hands-on experience. At the center of the project titled “Simulating the AP1000: An Educational Game to Promote Understanding of Nuclear Energy Safety and Sustainability” is a collaboration between engineering and game design faculty. The initiative focuses on turning complex nuclear concepts into an interactive learning experience.
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Researcher develops brain-computer technology to help people with motor impairments communicate more easily
April 07, 2026
For people with severe motor impairments, a simple conversation can take minutes instead of seconds. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dylan Gaines is developing technology to change that, creating faster, smarter ways for people to communicate with the world. A researcher in Kennesaw State University’s College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE), Gaines is developing assistive technologies that help individuals with limited physical movement communicate faster and more efficiently.
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First-year students leverage AI technology to prevent falls for virtual reality users
April 02, 2026
As virtual reality technology continues to grow, two Kennesaw State University first-year students are working to make it safer. At the center of their work is an artificial intelligence system that can predict and prevent dangerous falls. Through the Office of Research’s First-Year Scholars Program, computer science major Joshua Hentz of Chickamauga, Georgia, and software engineering major Caleb Tran of Suwanee, Georgia, are gaining early hands-on research experience through the Fallguard project in Kennesaw State’s College of Computing and Software Engineering.
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Kennesaw State appoints new dean of College of Computing and Software Engineering
March 16, 2026
Kennesaw State University has named accomplished academic leader and researcher Darryl Ahner as dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE), effective July 1.
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New research examines trust in AI as first responders train with robotic teammates
March 11, 2026
When a mass-casualty event like an earthquake or transportation accident occurs, every second counts. Emergency responders must quickly make life-saving decisions in assessing victims and prioritizing injuries in a high-pressure situation. Kennesaw State University researcher Hansol Rheem is exploring how virtual reality and robotic teammates could help prepare emergency responders for those moments.
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SKYE Research Lab develops evidence-based actions to improve home safety for children
March 02, 2026
Every day, household hazards claim the lives of young children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seeking to curb the alarming trend, faculty and students in Kennesaw State University’s SKYE Research Lab are digging into the root causes and developing new ways to make homes safer.
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KSU's Vijay Anand honored as National Academy of Inventors Senior Member
February 26, 2026
The National Academy of Inventors has selected Kennesaw State University Associate Professor of Information Technology Vijay Anand as a 2026 NAI Senior Member, in recognition of his innovative work in the cybersecurity field.
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Supercomputing research at KSU speeds up the path to scientific discovery
February 23, 2026
From space exploration to artificial intelligence, modern scientific breakthroughs depend on moving large amounts of data quickly. At Kennesaw State University, Associate Professor of Information Technology Xuechen Zhang is developing new methods to help supercomputers process information faster.
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Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026
February 10, 2026
Kennesaw State University (KSU) continues to be a state leader in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence, with the addition of a bachelor's degree in AI approved Tuesday by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. KSU becomes the first institution in Georgia to offer both bachelor’s and graduate degrees in artificial intelligence.