AI² Center (Artificial Intelligence & Academic Innovation Center)
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University-wide center launched May 2026 to advance AI education, research, and innovation across LIU's 150+ academic programs. Led by Mohammed Cherkaoui, PhD, Senior Vice President for Research and Artificial Intelligence (recognized among top 1% of scientists worldwide).
The AI² Center serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning, integrating academic programs, industry partnerships, and state-of-the-art facilities. While primarily focused on AI education and research rather than startup incubation, the center's facilities — including 3D design, simulation, and fabrication labs — provide prototyping resources that could support venture creation.
Also known as: LIU AI² Center, LIU Artificial Intelligence Center
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-22); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Funding range
Not listed
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-05-01
Medium confidence
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Participants
Students across all disciplines, faculty, researchers, and industry partners.
Funding and Equity
No venture funding. The center supports academic programs and research. AI Competency Distinction (9-credit credential) available to all students.
Recent Activity
May 2026: Official launch. Programs, credential, and facilities currently being operationalized.
Known Startups or Winners
None yet. Center is focused on education and research.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Whether the center will develop startup/commercialization programming
- Timeline for facility completion
- Research commercialization and spinout pipeline
- Student venture outcomes
Program details
AI² Center (Artificial Intelligence & Academic Innovation Center)
Facilities
- Post Campus: 40,000 sq ft science and innovation building (ground broken)
- Brooklyn Campus: 20,000 sq ft 3D design, simulation, and fabrication laboratories
Industry Partnership
Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Education Center of Excellence supporting precision medicine, healthcare innovation, digital engineering, and AI applications.
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News articles and official sources documenting AI² Center (Artificial Intelligence & Academic Innovation Center) at Long Island University.
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Official LIU Headlines announcement of the AI² Center (Artificial Intelligence & Academic Innovation Center), launched May 2026. Led by Mohammed Cherkaoui, PhD, SVP for Research and AI.