Long Island University (LIU) announced the AI² Centre (Artificial Intelligence and Academic Innovation Centre), a university-wide initiative that positions LIU at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence education, research, workforce development and technological innovation.
The AI² Centre brings together LIU’s expanding portfolio of academic programmes, industry partnerships, advanced research initiatives and next-generation facilities to prepare students for leadership in an increasingly AI-driven world. The initiative builds upon LIU’s growing national reputation in emerging technologies and its recognition among the top 7% of universities in the United States for research.
The AI² Centre will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning across the University’s more than 150 academic programmes. LIU offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Artificial Intelligence, in addition to the nation’s first Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Engineering. Through these forward-focused academic programmes, students gain the knowledge and applied experience needed for the future workforce.
As part of the initiative, LIU is also expanding its Artificial Intelligence Competency Distinction, a nine-credit interdisciplinary credential available to students across all majors. The credential equips students with foundational and applied AI skills that can be integrated into careers ranging from healthcare and business to education, communications, science and the arts. Students also have access to one-on-one mentorship with AI-expert postdoctoral fellows, as well as open studio hours in LIU’s state-of-the-art 3DS simulation and fabrication labs.
Led by Mohammed Cherkaoui, PhD, Senior Vice President for Research and Artificial Intelligence, the AI² Centre advances LIU’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence, interdisciplinary research, workforce development and emerging technologies. Dr Cherkaoui has been recognised among the top 1% of scientists in the world.
“Artificial Intelligence is not limited to one industry or one discipline. It is reshaping the future of how we live, work, research and innovate,” said Mohammed Cherkaoui, PhD, Senior Vice President for Research and Artificial Intelligence. “The AI² Centre positions LIU as a national leader in preparing students with the skills, experiences and research opportunities necessary to lead in this rapidly evolving technological era.”
The initiative is strengthened through LIU’s strategic partnership with Dassault Systèmes, establishing the 3DEXPERIENCE Education Centre of Excellence at LIU. The partnership supports cutting-edge research and experiential learning in areas including precision medicine, healthcare innovation, digital engineering and artificial intelligence applications.
LIU is also making significant investments in facilities designed for the future of AI and scientific discovery. At the Post Campus, the University recently broke ground on a new 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art science and innovation building that will support advanced teaching, research and interdisciplinary collaboration. At the Brooklyn Campus, newly constructed 20,000-square-foot 3D design, simulation and fabrication laboratories provide students and researchers with access to advanced technologies and experiential learning environments.
“Artificial Intelligence is transforming every aspect of society and LIU is committed to leading that transformation through education, research and innovation,” said Dr Kimberly Cline, President of Long Island University. “The AI² Centre reflects our vision for the future of higher education, one that prepares students across every discipline to thrive in an AI-driven economy.”
Through the AI² Centre, LIU continues to expand its role as a leader in Artificial Intelligence, innovation and research, preparing students not only to participate in the future workforce, but to shape it.
