I’m Dr. Gregory Murad Reis, an Associate Teaching Professor at Florida International University, in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences (KFSCIS). I bring over 22 years of experience in teaching Mathematics and Computer Science, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a passion for Artificial Intelligence, Marine Robotics, Data Science, and STEM Education.
- Chair of the committee that created FIU’s new Bachelor of Science in Data Science and AI degree, recently approved by Florida’s Board of Governors.
- Designed and taught a wide range of courses, including:
- Data Science for All (CAP 2752)
- Internship Ready Software Development (CIS 3590)
- Principles of Programming Languages (COP 4555)
- Introduction to Data Science (CAP 2757)
- Human-Computer Interaction (CAP 4104)
- Component-Based Software Development (COP 4814)
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (CEN 3721)
- Regularly integrates AI tools, robotics projects, and hands-on learning into the classroom to bridge the gap between academia and real-world applications.
- Faculty Senator at FIU.
- Member of multiple academic committees, including:
- BS in Data Science and AI Spearheaded the development of the degree at FIU.
- Teaching Evaluation Committee for KFSCIS.
- Organizer and moderator of high-impact panels such as “AI, Environmental Data, and Climate Tech” at the 2024 and 2025 FIU Environment Forum.
- Affiliated Faculty and Researcher at the FIU Institute of Environment.
- Research areas include:
- Marine Robotics: localization and navigation of underwater robots in GPS-denied environments.
- Environmental Monitoring: persistent monitoring of the ocean and real-time data visualization of water quality.
- Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Applications: applying AI to challenges in climate tech, agriculture, and ecosystem resilience.
- Authored 24+ publications with 181 citations and actively mentor Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate students.
- Key contributor to research projects totaling $15.9M in funding.
- Lead initiatives with autonomous aquatic robots such as the YSI Ecomapper, SeaRobotics Hycat, and Swarm ASVs for water quality and climate resilience research.
- Conduct hands-on robotics workshops for high school students, engaging the next generation in environmental science and data science.
- Developed AI-powered dashboards for real-time monitoring of Biscayne Bay and other coastal environments.
- Advisor and mentor for Capstone projects connecting robotics, AI, and environmental monitoring.
I believe in democratizing access to data science and AI, empowering students, teachers, and communities with the tools to analyze, understand, and act on data. I lead the Healthy Academia program at FIU, which promotes the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of faculty and students by highlighting the connection between personal health and academic success.
⚡ Fun fact: When I’m not teaching or working with robots, you’ll often find me at the gym, working out, or hiking, exploring Biscayne Bay, or developing creative ways to blend AI, science, and education into real-world impact.