Ely Porat

Ely Porat is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Bar-Ilan University, where he has been since 2000. He holds visiting professorships at the University of Michigan and Tel Aviv University, and has worked at Google (Mountain View in 2007 and Tel Aviv in 2011). His academic contributions include redefining the BSc degree in Computer Science at Bar-Ilan University and significant involvement in teaching committees.

Research Interests:

• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Streaming Algorithms
• Pattern Matching
• Coding Theory
• Compressed Sensing

His work focuses on advancing efficient algorithms for data processing, with applications in information retrieval, signal processing, and bioinformatics. He has organized multiple conferences including Stringology (2009–2011), ICALP2011GT, and UM Coding. He has served on program committees for CPM, SPIRE, and ESA.

Advising & Collaboration:

Current advisees include Ariel Shiftan, Guy Feigenblat, and others. Former students include Ohad Lipsky and Klim Efremenko. He hosts short-term researchers from abroad and collaborates with institutions like Google and Weizmann Institute.

Publications span FOCS, STOC, ICALP, and other top venues, emphasizing theoretical foundations and practical algorithmic solutions.