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Purdue announces new head of the Department of Computer Science
After a competitive national search, Purdue University has announced Professor Petros Drineas will take on the role of head of the Department of Computer Science, effective Monday, July 1, 2024. Drineas joined Purdue University as an associate professor in August 2016 and has served as an associate head since June 2020.
Shahbaz earns NSF CAREER award
Muhammad Shahbaz, Kevin C. and Suzanne L. Kahn New Frontiers Assistant Professor, in the Department of Computer Science won a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for his proposed work titled, “A Platform for Per-Packet AI using Heterogeneous Data Planes.” His project aims to address the increasing demands on modern cyberinfrastructure by developing a holistic platform that enables datacenter operators to implement per-packet AI decisions directly within the network at line rate.
Makur earns NSF CAREER award
Assistant Professor Anuran Makur won a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for his proposed work titled “Information Propagation over Networks.” His project explores how information spreads and dissipates in large networks, like social or communication networks, computation circuits, certain models in physics, or biological networks.
Purdue’s storied and rigorous computer science program delivers in equipping the next generation of industry, academic leaders
With a rich history as the first in the nation to offer an advanced computer science degree, this program plays a crucial role in shaping a rapidly evolving field. At No. 18 overall, Purdue’s computer science program for undergraduates ranks among the top 10% of 554 programs in a survey released by U.S. News & World Report in September.
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