Artificial Intelligence at Rochester
Leveraging a revolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative and increasingly pervasive technology that is changing our lives in fundamental and profound ways. As part of the University’s 2030 strategic plan, Boundless Possibility, Rochester faculty, staff, and students are integrating and leveraging AI in their work to enhance how we learn, discover, heal, and create.
Explore our AI landscape
Our centers and technology
Education and training

Rochester offers a BS, BA, MS, and PhD in computer science and a BA, BS, and MS in data science through the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. And Simon Business School offers an online MS in business analytics and applied AI. Additional degree and certification programs are available and forthcoming.

Ever better through AI:
How Rochester is using leading-edge technology
Christopher Kanan on the AI revolution
An associate professor in computer science, Kanan teaches and researches deep learning models, which provide the foundation for technology such as ChatGPT. While artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and live our lives, there are also enormous challenges and dangers that need to be addressed.
Connect and Collaborate
If you’re interested in partnerships or have questions about AI at Rochester, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research.
For the media: Find an AI expert

Looking for insightful commentary on the latest developments in artificial intelligence? Our team of renowned researchers and professors at Rochester is here to provide expert analysis and informed perspectives on the AI industry.

Institutional AI Governance
The University of Rochester’s AI Council was created to foster collaboration across the University around AI initiatives and to lead adoption and governance of AI tools and technology. Council members are focused on enhancing the University’s AI governance practices and developing policies and guidelines that provide the appropriate guardrails while allowing Rochester to be agile, opportunistic, and innovative.
If you’re interested in or have questions about AI at Rochester, please connect with one of the domain leads below.
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Research
AnnMarie White
Director of the Office of Mental Health Promotion and Associate Professor of Psychiatry
research-ai@lists.rochester.edu
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Education
Edwin van Wijngaarden
Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Professor of Public Health Sciences
education-ai@lists.rochester.edu
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Marketing and Communications
Brian Piper
Director of Content Strategy and Assessment
marcom-ai@lists.rochester.edu
Marcom AI Committee
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Clinical
Lisa Nelson
Associate Vice President of IT Applications, Chief Applications Officer, University Medical Center
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Administrative
Robert Evangelista
Associate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
administration-ai@lists.rochester.edu
James Forrester
Associate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer