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.
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UChicago Alum John Paparrizos Honored with SIGMOD Test-of-Time Award for Advancing Time Series Analytics

Aug 29, 2025
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University of Chicago Researchers Earn Top Honor for Adaptive Software Breakthrough

Aug 07, 2025
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Alumni Spotlight: Shama Tirukkala ‘24 is a Fulbright Finalist

Aug 07, 2025
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Finding the “Goldilocks” Solution to a Classic Math Problem: A Breakthrough in Numerical Integration

Jul 29, 2025
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Ten Years of MSCAPP: Where Public Policy Meets Coding

Jul 25, 2025
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Moderation at the Crossroads: How Generative AI Platforms Manage Creativity and Content Safety

Jul 21, 2025
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Can a Doctor’s Notes Reveal When They’re Tired? New Research Illuminates the Hidden Signals of Physician Fatigue—And Raises Questions About AI in Healthcare

Jul 17, 2025
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2025 Midwest Machine Learning Symposium Demonstrates Regional Excellence

Jul 16, 2025
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PhD Candidate Bogdan Stoica Receives Distinguished Artifact Evaluator Award for Championing Reproducibility in Computer Science

Jul 14, 2025
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Report from GlobusWorld 2025: Going Beyond Data

Jul 10, 2025
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University of Chicago PhD Graduates Secure Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Amid a Competitive Job Market

Jun 25, 2025
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Democratizing Digital Graphics: An Undergrad’s Unlikely Path To Putting Agency of 3D-Generation in Users’ Hands

Jun 17, 2025