The Center for Information Technology Research (CITR) was established in the spring of 2001 in order to drive the growth and development of leading edge Information Technology Research (ITR) at the University of Tennessee. Information Technology Research (ITR) is a broad, cross-disciplinary area that investigates ways in which fundamental innovations in Information Technology affect and are affected by the research process. The mission of CITR is to build up a thriving, well-funded community in basic and applied ITR at the University of Tennessee in order to help the University capitalize on the rich supply of research opportunities that now exist in this area.
To carry out this mission CITR is implementing a two pronged strategy: First, CITR invests in a diverse group of ITR laboratories, each one led by an established researcher or an emerging leader in some significant area of ITR. The model for this effort will be the Innovative Computing Laboratory, which is led by Dr. Jack Dongarra, the Director of CITR. Second, CITR develops a complimentary set of university-wide programs that can serve to foster innovative research ideas in the University community, including participation in the development of curricula programs and courses, and help the University exploit the broadest possible spectrum of ITR opportunities through the organization and sponsorship of ITR related meetings, symposia, and other forums.
In addition to CITR, other Centers of Excellence have been recently created within the university system. Below is a list of each of these additional centers including their directors, along with a link to each if one currently exists.
