iCAT Lab U.S. research ranking
#8
Openings
Join iCAT Lab
Graduate research and teaching assistantships are available for prospective Ph.D. students interested in computer architecture and machine learning.
Why here
Why UCF and iCAT
Join a fast-rising research community where ambitious ideas in computer architecture, design automation, and intelligent systems can grow into real impact.
Computer
CSRankings · 2021–2025U.S. research ranking
#3
Electronic Design
Automation
CSRankings · 2021–2025
National program ranking
#53
Computer
Engineering
U.S. News · 2021–2025
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National Universities Ranking
U.S. News · 2021–2026Selected national rankings and research-output rankings reported during 2021–2026. CSRankings is publication-based; U.S. News uses its own program-ranking methodology.
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iCAT by the Numbers
A snapshot of the research and people shaping the lab since 2021.
3
Ph.D. graduates
Advancing research careers
22
Top-tier papers
CSRankings venues
12
Student awards & fellowships
Recognizing excellence
19
Students mentored
Current & alumni
Prospective Ph.D. students
How to apply
If the lab's research interests you, send a CV and transcripts to Hao.Zheng@ucf.edu, and mention which of the lab's projects interest you most. Applicants should also apply to the UCF ECE graduate program.
Current students
Undergraduate & visiting researchers
UCF undergraduates and visiting researchers interested in research experience are welcome to reach out directly by email with a brief note on your background and interests.
Research areas we're recruiting for
Hardware accelerators for AI/ML, LLM systems, and tools for chip design. See the Research page for details.