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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UChicago CS News

HAVI Award Supports UChicago Researchers Pairing AI with Bayesian Statistics to Decipher the Babylonian Astronomical Diaries

Oct 14, 2026
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Todd Frank Dupont, Inventive Computational and Applied Mathematician, 1942–2026

Oct 14, 2026
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What Are Data Centers, And Why Do They Need So Much Power? An Expert Explains

Oct 08, 2026
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Distinguished Speaker Series 2026-27

Oct 07, 2026
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In the News

Learning is a blast – and a bang – at the South Side Science Festival

Oct 07, 2026
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At EPIC, MSCAPP Students Used Data to Surface Overlooked Policy Questions

Oct 02, 2026
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Four UChicago CS students named to Siebel Scholars class of 2027

Sep 18, 2026
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A University of Chicago Computer Scientist Pushes Past a Long-Standing Math Barrier

Sep 15, 2026
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In the News

Illinois-Led Regional Quantum Hub NSF HQAN Renewed to Pursue Industry-Ready Computing and Workforce Development

Aug 25, 2026
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When Artificial Intelligence Meets Physics Beneath the French-Swiss Border

Aug 21, 2026
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Managing Director Nita Yack Among Six UChicago Staff Members Honored With Staff Impact Awards In Inaugural Year

Aug 12, 2026
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IBM, UChicago Demonstrate ‘Quantum Advantage,’ Outperforming Traditional Computers With A Quantum Computer

Jul 30, 2026