Hari Narayanan

Computer Science and Software Engineering
Department Chair
John H. and Gail Watson Professor
3101 Shelby Center
334.844.6312
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Education

Ph.D. Computer and Information Science, Ohio State University
M.S. Computer Science, University of Rochester
M.E. Automation, Indian Institute of Science
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Research Interests

Cognitive & Learning Science
Educational Technology
Human-Computer Interaction
Artificial Intelligence

In The News

Assistant professor in CSSE earns $549K NSF grant to improve deep learning model testing efficiency

Ali Ghanbari is developing a software prototype designed to speed up mutation testing in deep neural networks, reduce computational costs and make deep learning quality assurance more efficient and reliable.
Assistant professor in CSSE one of 36 nationally to win Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

Through his collaborative research project, "A Verbalized Vision-Language Model Paradigm," Pan He is advancing the development of an intelligent infrastructure system capable of real-time decision-making for video data.
New Auburn Engineering research center combines expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity

The Auburn University Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering is dedicated to uncovering pioneering advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and tackling the most pressing challenges in the digital age.

Auburn one of 11 institutions nationally to hold three National Center of Academic Excellence designations

Auburn has been re-designated through 2030 as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency.
Auburn Engineering to host AI lecture series beginning March 7

Four artificial intelligence experts from industry and academia will offer deeper insight into the emerging technology and its best practices through a lecture series, presented by Auburn University’s AI@AU initiative.
Three students in CSSE earn Computing Research Association Outstanding Researcher Awards

Owen Strength, Logan Bolton and Luke Robinson were recognized by the Computing Research Association.
Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings, online computer science program moves up 10 spots

The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Three Auburn Engineering faculty members earn prestigious honors from university

Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis were recognized at the Auburn University Faculty Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Auburn researchers are on the front lines to help prevent cyberattacks

October marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month, designated by the federal government for public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
CSSE faculty member appointed to serve on Governor's Advisory Council for Computer Science Education

Daniela Marghitu will apply 27-plus years of experience to help form strategies and policies geared to develop a unified state vision for computer science education.
Assistant professor in computer science and software engineering elevated to Senior Member status by IEEE

NSF CAREER Award-winner Sathyanarayanan Aakur has served as an IEEE area chair and associate editor, focusing research on computer vision, natural language processing and visual understanding.

Auburn Engineering to offer new artificial intelligence programs beginning this fall

New programs include a master’s degree in AI engineering, graduate certificate in AI engineering and undergraduate certificate in AI engineering.

College Board leaning on the expertise of Computer Science and Software Engineering faculty member

Daniela Marghitu has been appointed to the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A Development Committee.
Proposed course aspires to design and develop accessible and assistive computing systems

Daniela Marghitu's proposed course, “Designing and Developing Accessible and Assistive Computing Systems, Concepts, and Skills,” open to junior and senior CSSE students, could take flight by 2025.
AI@AU kicks off six weeks of spring artificial intelligence forums on Friday, Feb. 9

Artificial intelligence experts from universities across the South will offer insight and answer questions when Auburn University’s Spring 2024 AI@AU forum kicks off a six-week series beginning Friday, Feb. 9.
Auburn Online Computer Science bachelor's degree program ranked No. 1 by Best Colleges

Best Colleges, an online organization which annually recognizes national institutions, listed Auburn above all others when its 2024 rankings were released on January 23.

Assistant professor in CSSE appointed as associate editor at top-tier artificial intelligence journal

Pan He will play a vital role in the editorial decisions at IEEE's Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
Professor in computer science and software engineering uses data science, machine learning to combat cancer subtype misdiagnoses

Associate professor Tin Nguyen awarded three-year, $1.2 million grant from National Institute of Health to find an ideal means of diagnosing cancer subtypes via data analysis
Auburn one of 10 universities nationwide to earn 3 National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designations

The National Security Agency designations are for cyber operations, cyber defense and cyber research.
AI@AU initiative spearheads fall series of expert-led artificial intelligence forums

The AI@AU forums will draw speakers from inside and outside the university to talk on a variety of topical AI and machine learning issues.
Assistant professor in CSSE earns two grants that combine for $1.25 million

Shubhra Kanti (Santu) Karmaker is conducting investigative studies involving natural language processing and artificial intelligence-assisted interactive learning for the National Science Foundation and Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
Auburn bolsters relations with German Technical Institute of Applied Sciences

Fostering the spirit of collaborative research and educational programs, Auburn University leadership hosted a delegation from the German Technical University of Applied Sciences at Wurzburg-Schweinfurt, March 26-31.
'We were classmates': Mother, son to receive diplomas in CSSE together

Donna Jackson is earning a master's degree in computer science and software engineering, while her son, Jamie Whitehead is earning a bachelor's degree. Both graduate together this weekend.
What role does AI play in holiday shopping? CSSE professors weigh in

Hari Narayanan, chair of computer science and software engineering, and Gerry Dozier, assistant professor, share their thoughts on the role AI plays in holiday shopping, its pitfalls and strengths
$2 million investment will create artificial intelligence initiative at Auburn

The initiative – which plans to achieve proposed milestones by 2024 – sets Auburn University apart as the artificial intelligence center for education and innovation.
Auburn Engineering professors shaping future of AI in Alabama through work on state commission

Hari Narayanan and Gerry Dozier are lending their expertise as members of the Alabama Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Associated Technologies, which will provide a report to Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Legislature.