Six professors from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies’ School of Information Technology have received funding from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). This project funding was part of an overall $12.1M grant to drive science and engineering research at York. The funded projects are led by 57 different researchers […]
The more proactive you are in seeking opportunities, the more you'll get out of the experience. — Jasrin Kaur Jasrin Kaur Women in STEM mentor and EDI advocateBCom ’23, School of Information Technology LA&PS alumna, Jasrin Kaur was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders […]
School of Information Technology Professor Jimmy Huang, along with fellow Professor Satinder Kaur Brar from York’s Lassonde School of Engineering, has been elected as a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). The prestigious fellowship recognizes professionals whose achievements have influenced the field of engineering. The 57 new fellows were officially inducted on May 27. Professor Huang […]
York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2025, and this year eight alumni come from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This outstanding group of alumni under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills […]
Arash Habibi Lashkari, associate professor in the School of Information Technology, is the director and founder of the Behaviour-Centric Cybersecurity Center (BCCC). Lashkari’s research within the center has been multifaceted, developing technology to detect and protect against cyber threats. The BCCC also provides accessible datasets and open-source tools that can be used by researchers, educators […]
LA&PS School of Information Technology Professor Jimmy Huang has been recognized for his work by being awarded fellowship at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The fellowship is the highest possible honour given by the Institute and is granted to individuals whose contributions in engineering, science and technology have demonstrated a significant impact […]
Professor Jimmy Huang from the School of Information Technology was honoured in the York Research Chair category at the 2024 York University Research Awards Celebration. The York University Research Award Celebration honours York’s scholars across all faculties and schools for their remarkable achievements and contributions to creating positive change. Read the full story
This year, the School of Information Technology is excited to welcome four new faculty members: Zhenhao Li, Xuan Luo, Zisis Poulos, and Liang Xue. “We are delighted to have these four new faculty members join our School,” said Professor Enamul Hoque Prince, Director of the School of Information Technology. “Their unique insights and diverse expertise […]
Professor Jimmy Huang, who has been serving the School of Information Technology over 20 years, have been selected as a 2024 York University Research Award Winner for being named a Tier 1 York Research Chair in Big Data Analytics. His primary research focuses on developing next-generation information retrieval techniques for a variety of information search […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague, Luiz Marcio Cysneiros. Professor Cysneiros passed away on Thursday, March 30. He was an Associate Professor at the School of Information Technology, having served for over twenty years. He was one of the earliest members of our School and played a […]