The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Microelectronics (IAIM) at the University of South Alabama is a research, education, and innovation center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and microelectronics to address pressing societal and economic challenges.

Leveraging the team’s research strengths in AI and microelectronics, IAIM is committed to support comprehensive interdisciplinary and translational research, and support workforce and economic development in the state through education, technology, and commercialization.

Mission

The mission of IAIM is to serve as a regional hub for research, innovation, education, and workforce development in AI and microelectronics technologies. By bringing together a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, and professionals, from academia, industry, and local communities, IAIM is committed to transforming AI based upon significant computing power in peripheral microchips and sensors for real-time decision making. Also, by integrating research and education by facilitating classroom instruction, graduate research training, and community outreach/engagement in these fields, IAIM is committed to educating and building the next generation workforce through curricular innovation and high-quality hands-on learning, as well as providing small business support to diversify the local economy.