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

Ben Zhao Named to TIME Magazine’s TIME100 AI List

Sep 05, 2024
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Ian Foster and Rick Stevens Named to HPCwire’s 35 Legends List

Aug 28, 2024
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University of Chicago to Develop Software for Effort to Create a National Quantum Virtual Laboratory

Aug 28, 2024
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New Classical Algorithm Enhances Understanding of Quantum Computing’s Future

Aug 27, 2024
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Decoding Content Moderation: Analyzing Policy Variations Across Top Online Platforms

Aug 26, 2024
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Get to Know Our Newest Faculty Members

Aug 21, 2024
In the News

Big Brains Podcast: Fighting back against AI piracy, with Ben Zhao and Heather Zheng

Aug 15, 2024
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Sarah Sebo Awarded Prestigious CAREER Grant for Research on Robot Social Skills in Collaborative Learning

Jul 29, 2024
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Chameleon Testbed Secures $12 Million in Funding for Phase 4: Expanding Frontiers in Computer Science Research

Jul 29, 2024
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What’s Real and What’s Not? Watermarking to Identify AI-Generated Text

Jul 18, 2024
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Enhancing Multitasking Efficiency: The Role of Muscle Stimulation in Reducing Mental Workload

Jul 10, 2024
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From wildfires to bird calls: Sage redefines environmental monitoring

Jun 28, 2024