Daniel Krutz

Daniel Krutz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Software Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), with a secondary appointment as Courtesy Associate Professor at the University of Florida's Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering. He directs the AWARE Lab, focusing on Autonomous Systems, Warfare Applications, and Software Engineering, supported by $6M+ in federal grants from NSF, NSA, DOD, and AFRL. His research spans AI/ML, Self-Adaptive Systems, Decision Support Systems, and Accessibility in Computing Education. He holds a PhD from Nova Southeastern University and has taught courses including Software Engineering Freshman Seminar and Capstone Research Project. He is an NSF CAREER Award recipient (2022) and former AFRL Fellow (2018).

• Educations:
  • BS, St. John Fisher College
  • MS, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • PhD, Nova Southeastern University
• Labs: AWARE Lab (Autonomy, Warfare, and Engineering)
• Awards:
  • NSF CAREER Award (2022)
  • AFRL Research Faculty Fellowship (2018)
• Teaching: Undergraduate/Graduate courses in software engineering, accessibility, and AI/ML

Research Interests: Focus on experiential learning in computing education, neuroevolutionary algorithms, and AI ethics. Recent projects address empathy-building interventions for inclusive software development and context-aware decision support systems.

Grants & Funding: Over $6M secured since 2018 from NSF, DOD, and NSA for projects in AI/ML, cybersecurity, and adaptive systems. Current work explores AI-driven stock trading frameworks and accessibility education modules.