Research at UChicago CS

Advancing the theory, practice, and applications of computer science through innovative research and collaboration.

Research Areas

AI & Machine Learning

Foundations and applications of computer algorithms making data-centric models, predictions, and decisions

Computing Education

Seeding inclusive computing education for the next generation, from grade school to grad school

Data & Databases

Systems and algorithms for managing and analyzing data at scale

Human Computer Interaction

Exploring the interfaces between people and technologies

Programming Languages

Devising new and better ways of programming the computers of today and tomorrow

Scientific & High Performance Computing

Scientific discovery at the frontiers of computational performance, intelligence, and scale

Security & Privacy

Understanding and defending against emerging threats in our increasingly computational world

Systems, Architecture & Networking

Design and analysis of computing systems: cloud, edge, Internet, quantum, and beyond

Theory

The mathematical foundations of computation, including algorithm design, complexity and logic

Visual Computing

Creating and analyzing data from the visual world, and visually understanding complex data

Research Highlights

Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science and other fields.

Quantum Computing

The new paradigm of computing, which harnesses the principles of quantum physics to perform computations impossible for classical architectures.
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Data Science

The UChicago vision for data science defines this emerging field as a new discipline, advancing foundations and applications across fields.
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Research News

Discoveries, honors, and media appearances by members of the UChicago CS research community.
UChicago CS News

Three UChicago PhD Students From The Department of Computer Science Named To Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Nov 28, 2023
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High School Students In The Collegiate Scholars Program Get To Know Robots

Nov 14, 2023
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AxLab Features Multidisciplinary Works at World’s Largest Art and Technology Festival

Nov 03, 2023
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CS Alumni Spotlight: Former Student Andrew McNutt Talks Visualization Career, Lessons From UChicago, And The Road From PhD to Tenure Track at University of Utah

Oct 31, 2023
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UChicago Undergrad Analyzes Machine Learning Models Used By CPD, Uncovers Lack of Transparency About Data Usage

Oct 31, 2023
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UChicago CS Chair, Faculty, and Students Inducted Into Samsung Hall Of Fame For Identifying Vulnerability In SmartTVs

Oct 30, 2023
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CS PhD Student J. Gregory Pauloski Named Recipient of 2023 ACM-IEEE CS George Michael Memorial HPC Fellowship

Oct 27, 2023
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Research Suggests That Privacy and Security Protection Fell To The Wayside During Remote Learning

A qualitative research study conducted by faculty and students at the University of Chicago and University of Maryland revealed key...
Oct 18, 2023
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Five UChicago CS students named to Siebel Scholars Class of 2024

Oct 02, 2023
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UChicago Computer Scientists Design Small Backpack That Mimics Big Sensations

Sep 11, 2023
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UChicago Researchers Win Internet Defense Prize and Distinguished Paper Awards at USENIX Security

Sep 05, 2023
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Hank Hoffmann Named New Chair For The University of Chicago’s Department of Computer Science

Aug 28, 2023