University of Central Florida - Institute for Simulation & Training
Orlando, Florida
Joined July 2009
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Meet Dr. Crystal Maraj, assistant research professor and director of the RAPID Lab at UCF IST.
Her research explores how 3D sound can help people detect and identify drones in virtual environments, with potential applications in military training.
Meet Dr. Soheil Sabri, assistant professor and director of the Urban Digital Twin Lab at UCF IST.
From flood modeling and airport operations to environmental monitoring and lunar exploration, Dr. Sabri’s research connects complex data with real-world challenges.
For more than 40 years, UCF IST has been advancing innovation through research and partnerships.
Today, IST oversees 18 cutting-edge labs and holds 37 patents, demonstrating its lasting impact on modeling, simulation, and training technologies.
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The future of training is immersive, adaptive, and data-driven — and UCF IST is helping make that future a reality.
Meet Carole McDaniel, program director of the Department of Information Systems Technology (DIST) at the UCF IST.
McDaniel leads a team that develops custom software solutions supporting research, education, and community-focused initiatives.
Happy 251st Birthday, U.S. Navy!
The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training honors the United States Navy’s rich history and the dedication of the sailors who serve our nation. We recognize the Navy’s enduring commitment to protecting our country and advancing innovation.
The UCF IST will be in Reno, Nevada, next week!
We look forward to representing UCF, connecting with colleagues, and learning alongside leaders from across the international community.
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#DYK? UCF IST is home to research laboratories exploring how technology, simulation and human-centered design can shape the future.
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The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is on the move!
On October 12-14, we’ll be attending the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition to connect with professionals across the Army, defense, technology, and academic communities.
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Meet Carole McDaniel, program director of the Department of Information Systems Technology (DIST) at UCF IST.
McDaniel leads a team that develops custom software solutions supporting research, education, and community-focused initiatives.
UCF’s recognition as the No. 5 most innovative public university in the nation reflects the hands-on research and mentorship happening across campus.
Read the article to learn more about Dr. Rakhshan’s research and the innovation happening across UCF: ucf.edu/news/us-news-ranking…
UCF IST is pleased to support the 2026 NCS Modeling & Simulation Hall of Fame as a sponsor.
This event is especially meaningful to our team, as our Director, Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, is a past NCS M&S HOF inductee, recognized for her contributions & impact on the MS&T community.
Simulation is about more than technology. It’s about understanding how people learn, make decisions, and perform.
From healthcare and defense to smart cities and entertainment, IST research is helping shape solutions for the future.
Meet Dr. Mohsen Rakhshan, assistant professor and director of the Laboratory for Interaction of Machine and Brain (LIMB) at the UCF Institute for Simulation and Training.
His research spans intuitive prosthetics, immersive training, human-AI teaming, and intelligent robotics.
This week, our IST team will be attending the Digital Twin Consortium in Leeds, UK from September 15-17, 2026!
We hope to see you there!
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Through collaboration with industry, government, and academic partners, IST is turning research into impact across fields ranging from healthcare and training to national defense.
Discover more about what we do at ist.ucf.edu/.
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