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.
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Helping Elementary School Children Learn About Digital Privacy and Security With Micro-Lessons

Mar 25, 2025
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New Study Reveals Gaps in Common Types of Cybersecurity Training

Mar 24, 2025
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Jasmine Lu on Sustainable Computing: Rethinking E-Waste and Innovation

Mar 18, 2025
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Pedro Lopes Honored with 2025 IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Significant New Researcher Award

Mar 13, 2025
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University of Chicago Researchers Revolutionize Network Traffic Generation with AI Breakthrough

Mar 12, 2025
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Federal budget cuts threaten to decimate America’s AI superiority—and other countries are watching

Feb 25, 2025
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The Hidden Cost of Netflix’s Autoplay: A Study on Viewing Patterns and User Control

Feb 25, 2025
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Raul Castro Fernandez among six UChicago scientists awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2025

Feb 18, 2025
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Quantum Leap: New Research Reveals Secrets of Random Quantum Circuits

Feb 04, 2025
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Fred Chong from the Department of Computer Science Named ACM Fellow for Contributions to Quantum Computing

Jan 22, 2025
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Rethinking AI as a Thought Partner: Perspectives on Writing, Programming, and More

Jan 16, 2025
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UChicago Partners On New National Science Foundation Large-Scale Research Infrastructure For Education

Dec 10, 2024