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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University of Chicago’s EPiQC Wins Prestigious IEEE Synergy Award for Quantum Computing Collaboration

Oct 06, 2025
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UChicago CS Researchers Expand the Boundaries of Interface Technology at UIST 2025

Sep 26, 2025
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Looking Back 20 Years: How an Academic Bet on Real-Time Data Finally Paid Off

Sep 22, 2025
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Five UChicago CS students named to Siebel Scholars class of 2026

Sep 19, 2025
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Code with a Conscience: New CS Courses Tackle a Changing World

Sep 19, 2025
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Could Robots Help Kids Conquer Reading Anxiety? New Study from the Department of Computer Science at UChicago Suggests So

Sep 10, 2025
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University of Chicago Announces Next Phase of Quantum Supercomputer Initiative, Supported by NSF Grant

Sep 05, 2025
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NobleReach Scholar Bridges Tech and Public Service Through MSCAPP and AI Advisory Work

Sep 05, 2025
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A Bet Worth Placing: Computing and Data Science at UChicago

Sep 02, 2025
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UChicago Alum John Paparrizos Honored with SIGMOD Test-of-Time Award for Advancing Time Series Analytics

Aug 29, 2025
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University of Chicago Researchers Earn Top Honor for Adaptive Software Breakthrough

Aug 07, 2025
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Alumni Spotlight: Shama Tirukkala ‘24 is a Fulbright Finalist

Aug 07, 2025