Two Faculty Members from Utah State University Receive Artificial Intelligence Awards
Two scholars from Utah State University were featured in the AI Utah 100 2026 Annual for their groundbreaking artificial intelligence work and contributions.
Heng-Da Cheng, a computer science professor at Utah State University, and Kevin Moon, an associate professor of mathematics and statistics, were selected for the AI Utah 100 2026 Annual due to their pioneering work guiding the state's artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Significant Achievement in the Artificial Intelligence Annual
Two academics from Utah State University achieved inclusion in the AI Utah 100 2026 Annual thanks to their years of groundbreaking artificial intelligence research.
Heng-Da Cheng's Comprehensive Research
Conducting research on artificial intelligence and its applications for over four years, Professor Heng-Da Cheng has contributed to the development of the field by authoring numerous academic papers and books.
Following the award, Cheng expressed his satisfaction in exchanging ideas with people from various fields and exploring both theoretical and practical aspects.
Kevin Moon and the Role of the DSAI Center
Kevin Moon, director of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Center, stated that the work carried out with his team and his leadership at the center earned this recognition.
Moon noted his pleasure in seeing the research conducted with his students and the overall artificial intelligence work at the university highlighted through this recognition.
Ceremony Held for Innovative Figures
The two award-winning academics were honored at an event in Sandy on Thursday, which celebrated innovative figures and stakeholders supporting Utah's artificial intelligence ecosystem.