Ioana Banicescu

Ioana Banicescu is a Professor at Mississippi State University's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University and previously directed the Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing. Her research focuses on parallel algorithms, scientific computing, performance modeling, and autonomic systems.

Her education includes:

• Ph.D. Computer Science - New York University
• M.S. Computer Science - New York University
• B.S./M.S. Electronics and Telecommunications - Polytechnic University of Bucharest

Banicescu's research explores fundamental challenges in high-performance computing, including dynamic load balancing, performance optimization, and autonomic resource management. Her recent work emphasizes explainable AI for cybersecurity systems and robust resource allocation models for heterogeneous computing environments.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on performance optimization in parallel systems, with recent expansion into cybersecurity applications using machine learning approaches. She maintains collaborations with national laboratories and international research forums.

Banicescu has received multiple National Science Foundation awards for research excellence and serves on numerous program committees for IEEE/ACM conferences. She contributes to the academic community through editorial roles for Cluster Computing and the International Journal on Computational Science and Engineering.