Two of our College of Engineering and Computing faculty members have recently been recognized with prestigious honors that underscore their national and international impact in research and innovation. Dr. Hadi Amini, associate professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, received the 2025 IEEE Big Data Security Junior Research Award for his exceptional contributions to Big Data Security in Cyber-Physical Systems. Dr. Osama Mohammed, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was inducted into the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL), a distinction reserved for leaders whose contributions have shaped the fields of science, engineering, and medicine.
Amini’s work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, security, and cyber-physical systems has brought international visibility to FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing, further advancing areas aligned with the university’s strategic plan. His recognition as a leader in Big Data Security demonstrates both the national and international impact of his research group and their contributions to critical technological challenges.
Most recently, Amini’s expertise was highlighted in the college’s news feature, How poisoned data can trick AI — and how to stop it, which explored his research in developing safeguards to protect AI systems from malicious data manipulation.
In addition to his research leadership, Amini serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics & Security and IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking.
Mohammed is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to electrical and computer engineering, particularly in the areas of renewable energy systems, smart grids, and electromagnetic modeling. As director of FIU’s Energy Systems Research Laboratory, he has led groundbreaking research that advances clean energy technologies, improves grid reliability, and addresses some of the most pressing challenges in modern power and energy systems. His work has shaped both the academic field and industry practice, earning him distinction as a Fellow in multiple leading professional organizations.
ASEMFL inductees are selected based on their outstanding research contributions and innovations with consequential impacts in science, engineering, or medicine.
Through its mission, ASEMFL works to recognize individuals in Florida who have made major achievements in their fields, highlight the state’s leadership in research and education, foster collaborations across institutions, and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Mohammed’s induction reflects not only his career-long achievements but also his role in positioning FIU and the State of Florida as leaders in energy systems innovation.