Welcome to the Department of Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
The creation of the Department of Computer Engineering within the College of AI, Cyber and Computing represents a defining milestone in UT San Antonio’s commitment to advancing technology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing the next generation of engineers to lead in a rapidly evolving world.
Our department is poised for substantial growth and currently offers three degree programs:
- BS in Computer Engineering (ABET-accredited)
- MS in Computer Engineering
- PhD in Computer Engineering
With more than 400 students enrolled and continued growth anticipated, we are building a vibrant academic community that combines rigorous education with hands-on innovation.
Our faculty are nationally recognized leaders, honored with prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER, AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP), and the University of Texas Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Several faculty members also direct major research centers and institutes at UT San Antonio, amplifying the department’s impact across campus and beyond.
Research in Computer Engineering at UT San Antonio spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge areas, including AI/ML systems, computer architecture, low-power VLSI design, neuromorphic computing, quantum engineering, and cybersecurity. These efforts are supported by robust federal and industry partnerships, ensuring that our work addresses both fundamental challenges and real-world applications.
The department maintains strong collaborations with UT San Antonio’s premier research centers and hubs, including the National Security Collaboration Center, Center for Data Science, the Cyber Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the Institute for Cyber Security, the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the MATRIX AI Consortium, and the Open Cloud Institute. Faculty and students have access to state-of-the-art research laboratories and high-performance computing resources.
Together, we are building a department that embodies UT San Antonio’s vision as a Tier One research university. Welcome to the Department of Computer Engineering. The future starts here!
Ram Krishnan, PhD
Professor and Department Chair
Luther Brown Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity
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October 28, 2026
MATRIX AI director joins World Economic Forum council on next-generation computingUT San Antonio's MATRIX AI Consortium director is among 19 global experts selected to shape the future of computing through the World Economic Forum.
October 12, 2026
RowdyHacks challenges students to build tech solutions in 24 hoursNearly 400 students gathered for RowdyHacks XII, showcasing their creativity, technical skills and teamwork while tackling real-world challenges.
September 17, 2026
NVIDIA workshop gives students hands-on agentic AI trainingUT San Antonio students gained hands-on experience building AI agents during a full-day NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute workshop at San Pedro II.
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