Georgia Tech Cloud Hub Advances Generative AI Research with Microsoft Support

The Cloud Hub, a key initiative of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) at Georgia Tech, recently concluded a successful Call for Proposals focused on advancing the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). This initiative, made possible by a generous gift funding from Microsoft, aims to push the boundaries of GenAI research by supporting projects that explore both foundational aspects and innovative applications of this cutting-edge technology.

Call for Proposals: A Gateway to Innovation

Launched in early 2024, the Call for Proposals invited researchers from across Georgia Tech to submit their innovative ideas on GenAI. The scope was broad, encouraging proposals that spanned foundational research, system advancements, and novel applications in various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, and engineering. A special emphasis was placed on projects that addressed responsible and ethical AI use.

Recognizing Microsoft’s Generous Contribution

This successful initiative was made possible through the generous support of Microsoft, whose contribution of research resources has empowered Georgia Tech researchers to explore new frontiers in GenAI. By providing access to Azure’s advanced tools and services, Microsoft has played a pivotal role in accelerating GenAI research at Georgia Tech, enabling researchers to tackle some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

Looking Ahead: Pioneering the Future of GenAI

The awarded projects, set to commence in Spring 2025, represent a diverse array of research directions, from improving the capabilities of large language models and AI-based systems to innovative applications in data use through interdisciplinary collaborations. These projects are expected to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in GenAI and are poised to have a lasting impact on the industry and beyond.

IDEaS and the Cloud Hub are committed to supporting these teams as they embark on their research journeys. The outcomes of these projects will be shared through publications and highlighted on the Cloud Hub web portal, ensuring visibility for the groundbreaking work enabled by this initiative.

Congratulations to the Spring 2025 Winners

• Neha Kumar; IC | “Social Audits of AI: Towards Participatory Impact Evaluations of AI-Based Systems”
• Amirali Aghazadeh; ECE & Amanda Stocton; Chem and Biochem | “Agentic AI in Pursuit of Life’s Origins: Reassessing Histidine’s Prebiotic Viability”
• Peng Chen; CSE | “Generative AI for Advanced Bayesian Data Assimilation in Real-Time Flood Prediction”
• Yunan Luo; CSE | “Programmable Protein Design with Multi-Modal Generative AI”
• Anqi Wu; CSE |  “Diffusion-Guided Discovery of Semantic Neural Codes in Higher Visual Cortex”
• Chao Zhang; CSE & Rampi Ramprasad; MSE | “MM-ChemAgent: A Multi-modal and Agentic LLM for Chemical Discovery”