Terrance E. Boult

Terrance E. Boult is the El Pomar Endowed Chair of Innovation and Security and Professor of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). He leads the Vision and Security Technology (VAST) Lab, focusing on research in computer vision, biometrics, and cybersecurity. Boult is also the founder of the Bachelor of Innovation family of degrees, emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship education. His roles include academic leadership, industry collaboration, and mentoring students in both research and startups.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Columbia University (1986)
• M.S. in Computer Science, Columbia University (1984)
• B.S. in Applied Mathematics, Columbia University (1983)

Research Interests: Boult’s work spans computer vision, biometrics, cybersecurity, and innovation education. Key areas include open-set recognition, adversarial robustness, and applications in surveillance systems. His projects often bridge academia and industry, with funding from NSF, SBIR/STTR grants, and partnerships with local companies.

Grants & Funding: Over $45M in research funding secured, including NSF grants and industry collaborations. Notable projects include the NSF-funded Open Vision initiative and IARPA’s JANUS program.

Awards & Recognition:

• IEEE Fellow (2017)
• University of Colorado Distinguished Professor (2020)
• Nikola Tesla Innovation Award (2015)
• Best Paper Awards at CVPR, WACV, and IEEE conferences

Lab & Teams: The VAST Lab develops advanced security technologies and collaborates with startups. Boult also oversees the El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization, fostering student entrepreneurship and industry partnerships.