Benjamin Berg

Benjamin Berg serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, having completed his Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University in 2022 under advisor Mor Harchol-Balter.

His research centers on performance modeling and optimization of computer systems through stochastic methods, with core expertise in:

• Performance Modeling
• Scheduling of parallelizable jobs
• Resource allocation systems
• Caching for large-scale web services
• Stochastic modeling applications
• Real-world computer system optimization

Professional recognition includes prestigious honors:

• Facebook Graduate Fellowship (2019)
• SOSP Best Paper Award (2021)

Berg's work bridges theoretical stochastic models with practical system improvements, particularly in job scheduling and caching infrastructure. His early-career achievements demonstrate significant impact in systems research, as evidenced by the SOSP Best Paper Award. Current activities focus on advancing resource allocation methodologies while establishing his research program at UNC-Chapel Hill.