The Department of Computer Science
Founded in 1962, the Department of Computer Science was created to be an innovative base of knowledge in the emerging field of computing as the first degree-awarding program in the United States. The department continues to advance the computer science industry through research. Graduates of the program are able to solve complex and challenging problems in many fields. The increasing centrality of computer science in academic disciplines and society, and new research activities - centered around data science, artificial intelligence, programming languages, theoretical computer science, machine learning, and cybersecurity - are the future focus of the department.
Purdue Computes
As student interest in computing-related majors and the societal impact of artificial intelligence and chips continue to rise rapidly, Purdue has launched a new major initiative, Purdue Computes, consisting of four dimensions that will connect faculty and students from across the institution and enable the university to advance to the forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale.STORIES CELEBRATING 60PURDUE COMPUTESOUR HISTORYCELEBRATIONS OF THE 60TH
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Purdue’s computer science program, ranked among the nation’s best, excels in AI, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Graduate students benefit from top faculty, industry connections, and cutting-edge research. As the first U.S. CS PhD program, Purdue continues to shape future technology leaders and drive innovation in computing.
Peng named ACM Distinguished Member
Associate Professor Chunyi Peng is among the 56 computer scientists named 2024 Distinguished Members by the ACM Chunyi Peng, a Purdue University computer scientist in the Department of Computer Science, was named a 2024 Associate of Computing Machinery (ACM) Distinguished Member. She was recognized, "for contributions to device-based mobile network analytics and mobile sensing over light and sound.” Peng's current research interests are in the broad areas of mobile networking, system and security, with a recent focus on renovating 5G access technologies, AI for networks, 5G/IoT security, and mobile edge computing. Her work uses computer vision techniques for autonomous drones, vehicles and robots.
One Health: A ‘digital twin’ model for predicting cancer outcomes
Purdue researchers, including Ananth Grama, Samuel D. Conte Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, are developing a cross-species digital twin model to predict bladder cancer metastasis in dogs and humans. Combining AI, veterinary data, and human health records, the model aims to improve early detection, treatment, and patient outcomes, leveraging insights from canine cancer to advance human oncology.
Purdue CS Ph.D. Candidates Receive National Academic Excellence Award
Purdue CS Ph.D. candidates Charis Katsis and George Androutsopoulos received the National Academic Excellence Award from the Technical Chamber of Greece, recognizing Greece’s top engineering graduates. Honored for their outstanding undergraduate achievements, they now conduct cutting-edge research at Purdue University, driven by their passion for innovation and scientific advancement.