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

Non-Unital Noise Adds a New Wrinkle to the Quantum Supremacy Debate

Apr 05, 2024
In the News

The Science of Computer Security: An Interview with Grant Ho, Assistant Professor in Computer Science

Apr 02, 2024
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Four Students Receive Honorable Mention in CRA Undergraduate Research Awards

Mar 25, 2024
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Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Public Policy: The Journey of Ranya Sharma at UChicago

Mar 21, 2024
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Assistant Professor Aloni Cohen Receives Prestigious Award for Groundbreaking Research in Machine Learning Complexity

Mar 20, 2024
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Haifeng Xu named a AI2050 Early Career Fellow

Mar 11, 2024
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FabRobotics: The Fusion of 3D Printing and Mobile Robots

Feb 27, 2024
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Professor Andrew A. Chien on the Environmental Impacts of Technology

Feb 26, 2024
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Assistant Professor Yanjing Li Awarded NSF CAREER Grant for Innovative Computer Architecture and Deep Learning Research

Feb 26, 2024
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Prof. Rebecca Willett awarded the SIAG DATA Career prize

Feb 21, 2024
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Argonne scientists use AI to identify new materials for carbon capture

Feb 19, 2024
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Alumni Spotlight: Dixin Tang, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UT Austin

Feb 05, 2024