About
Alan L. Cox is a Professor of Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, serving as Associate Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Chair of the CS Undergraduate Committee. His primary affiliation is with Rice University's Department of Computer Science.
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Rochester (1991)
- BS in Applied Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University (1986)
Research interests focus on operating systems, computer architecture, parallel processing, distributed systems, concurrent programming, and performance evaluation. His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical system design.
While no specific articles are listed, his research trends emphasize system optimization, scalability, and interdisciplinary applications of computer architecture principles.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
He advises students through his academic roles but no specific advisee names are listed. His office is located at 3009 Duncan Hall, and he is reachable via alc@rice.edu.
