Contact Info
Office
Crerar 313

I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Science, part of the Programming Languages Research Group and the Chicago Quantum Exchange.

Research

Focus Areas: Quantum Computing, Formal Verification, Quantum Programming

My main interest is in applying techniques from programming languages and formal verification to the domain of quantum computation. Two of my main projects are the QWIRE quantum circuit language (with Jennifer Paykin) and the VOQC verified optimizing compiler (with Kesha Hietala). I’m currently interested in verified optimization, error-correction, type systems and programming abstractions for quantum computing.

I’m working on a book on verified quantum programming! Email me if you’d like to use the book for your own course.

Research

Programming Languages

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

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

Labs & Groups

Programming Languages Group

Interested in all aspects of programming language design and implementation, ranging from theoretical foundations to practical applications.

EPiQC (Enabling Practical-Scale Quantum Computing)

Fred Chong
A multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional NSF Expedition in Computing, led by UChicago, that spans quantum algorithms, software, and physical machines.

News & Events

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UChicago CS News

Assistant Professor Robert Rand Receives Air Force Young Investigator Grant

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UChicago CS News

Quantum Compiler Co-Created by Robert Rand Named Distinguished Paper at POPL 21

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New Asst. Prof. Robert Rand Writes the Language of Tomorrow’s Quantum Computers

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Four New Faculty Join UChicago Computer Science for 2020-21

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Past Event

Robert Rand (Maryland) – How to Program Your Quantum Computer – and Get It Right

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