Several UCF engineering and computer science researchers have been recognized by the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Professors Roger Azevedo and Ni-bin Chang were inducted into the organization while Assistant Professor Kevin Moran was named a Rising Star.
Inductees are selected for their outstanding industry contributions and potential for national impact. These individuals are scholars or professionals who work and/or reside in Florida and are recognized as distinguished leaders in their field.
The Rising Star award is given to select early-career professionals and academicians who demonstrate exception promise in the fields of science, engineering or medicine.
Roger Azevedo
Inductee
Azevedo, a recently named UCF Pegasus Professor, is honored for his work in the field of modeling and simulation. A psychologist by trade, Azevedo incorporates his knowledge of human behavior with intelligent systems to provide cutting-edge training and simulations for educators, health professionals and defense contractors.
Azevedo joined UCF in 2018 and serves as a professor in the School of Modeling, Simulation and Training as well as the director of the SMART Laboratory. His interdisciplinary expertise led him to become a member of the UCF learning sciences faculty research cluster.
- Written by Marisa Ramiccio '11
- December 9, 2025