Overview
Dr. Maria Gorlatova's research is focused on reaching the next level of adaptive intelligent behavior in Internet of Things systems and applications. This research involves the development of architectures, algorithms, and protocols for emerging pervasive systems. It crosses traditional discipline boundaries and requires thinking across multiple layers of system and protocol stacks.
Dr. Gorlatova earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, and her M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Summa Cum Laude) degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Ottawa, Canada. She has several years of industry experience, where she had been affiliated with Telcordia Technologies, IBM, and D. E. Shaw Research. She came to Duke from Princeton University, where she held the positions of an Associate Research Scholar in the Electrical Engineering Department and an Associate Director of the Princeton EDGE Lab.
Dr. Gorlatova is a recipient of the Google Anita Borg USA Fellowship, Canadian Graduate Scholar CGS NSERC Fellowships, the Columbia University Presidential Fellowship, and the Columbia University Jury Award for Outstanding Achievement in Communications. She is a co-recipient of the ACM SenSys Best Student Demonstration Award, the IEEE Communications Society Young Author Best Paper Award, and the IEEE Communications Society Award for Advances in Communications.
Dr. Gorlatova earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, and her M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Summa Cum Laude) degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Ottawa, Canada. She has several years of industry experience, where she had been affiliated with Telcordia Technologies, IBM, and D. E. Shaw Research. She came to Duke from Princeton University, where she held the positions of an Associate Research Scholar in the Electrical Engineering Department and an Associate Director of the Princeton EDGE Lab.
Dr. Gorlatova is a recipient of the Google Anita Borg USA Fellowship, Canadian Graduate Scholar CGS NSERC Fellowships, the Columbia University Presidential Fellowship, and the Columbia University Jury Award for Outstanding Achievement in Communications. She is a co-recipient of the ACM SenSys Best Student Demonstration Award, the IEEE Communications Society Young Author Best Paper Award, and the IEEE Communications Society Award for Advances in Communications.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Nortel Networks Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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2020 - Present
Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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2018 - Present
Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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2018 - Present
Computer Science,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2018 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
ViDDAR: Vision Language Model-Based Task-Detrimental Content Detection for Augmented Reality.
Journal Article IEEE transactions on visualization and computer graphics · May 2025 In Augmented Reality (AR), virtual content enhances user experience by providing additional information. However, improperly positioned or designed virtual content can be detrimental to task performance, as it can impair users' ability to accurately interp ... Full text CiteHuman-Centered Design of a Virtual Reality Intervention to Promote Early Mobility in a Cardiothoracic ICU.
Journal Article Computers, informatics, nursing : CIN · April 2025 Creative solutions are needed to enhance mobility activities in the ICU to combat the sequela of prolonged bed rest. Virtual reality has gained favor for use in outpatient areas, yet the user experience of the ICU patient is relatively unknown. This qualit ... Full text CiteLegato: Virtual Reality for Physical Rehabilitation of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Conference Proceedings 2025 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops Vrw 2025 · January 1, 2025 Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) undergoing prolonged bed rest are at high risk of physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments due to immobility. While early mobilization protocols are critical for rehabilitation, the implementation is hinder ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
DoD Center of Excellence in Advanced Computing and Software (COE-ACS)
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Georgia State University · 2023 - 2028Collaborative Research: CSR: Medium: Adaptive Environmental Awareness for Collaborative Augmented Reality
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2023 - 2027PARTNER: Neuro-Inspired AI for the Edge at UTSA (NAIAD)
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by The University of Texas at San Antonio · 2023 - 2027View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Columbia University ·
2013
Ph.D.
University of Ottawa (Canada) ·
2007
M.S.
University of Ottawa (Canada) ·
2004
B.S.