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Evening@SMART: Interdisciplinary Research at ISR Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. USMSM SMART Building For More Information: Lauren Bacon 301 226 6033 lbacon1@umd.edu https://matrix.umd.edu/events/eveningsmart February 4, 2026: Dr. Alireza Khaligh "Interdisciplinary Research at the Institute for Systems Research" Dr. Alireza Khaligh Interim Director Institute for Systems Research University of Maryland, College Park Biography This seminar will focus on outlining the interdisciplinary research programs at the Institute for Systems Research (ISR) at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. Since its inception, ISR has been dedicated to advancing the design and control of complex large-scale engineering systems with the continued mission of driving groundbreaking systems research while fostering an environment where interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations fuel innovation. In this seminar, in addition to outlining ISR’s strong research trusts, several recent collaborative research initiatives, with a focus on AI and Autonomy, will be highlighted. Full abstract REGISTRATION: https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-0204 This Event is For: Clark School • Graduate • Undergraduate • Faculty • Staff • Post-Docs