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The Department of Computer Science offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Admission to these programs is highly competitive and based upon academic record, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.

MS and PhD in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Admission to these programs is highly competitive and based upon academic record, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.

MS in Data Science

Administered through the UK Department of Computer Science, the master’s degree in data science is a two-year interdisciplinary program taught by faculty from three complementary programs: computer science, biostatistics and the Institute of Biomedical Informatics.

MS and PhD in Computer Engineering

The field of computer engineering integrates expertise from both electrical engineering and computer science, emphasizing an understanding of computer architecture, hardware/software interface, and the integration of computers into products and systems at a larger scale.

It is strongly suggested that applicants present evidence of mathematical maturity as well as competence in computer science. Full details of the requirements for degree programs are available from the department upon request.

Graduate Spotlights

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Xu Tao, Ph.D

Tao to be Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University - April 11, 2025

Xu Tao is a Ph.D. candidate in Department of Computer Science, under the supervision of Simone Silvestri, Ph.D. She previously worked as a researcher at the LINKS Foundation in Italy from 2018 to 2021, and holds a Master of Science in computer engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy, earned in 2018. Her research interest lies in harnessing the potential of Internet of Things, Cyber-Physical System and LPWAN Network to revolutionize smart agriculture.

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Simone Silvestri

Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Studies, Computer Science and Computer Engineering

Linked Department (or Location): Department of Computer Science
Location Detail: 221 Davis Marksbury Building
Email: silvestri@cs.uky.edu
Phone: 859-323-7276

Hana Khamfroush

Director of Graduate Studies, Data Science

Linked Department (or Location): Computer Science
Location Detail: 317 Davis Marksbury Building
Email: khamfroush@uky.edu
Phone: 859-218-0795