Harry Bendekgey

Harry Bendekgey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Tufts University's School of Engineering, where he teaches courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the mathematical foundations of computer science. He joined Tufts in August 2025 as an Assistant Teaching Professor and previously held an affiliate appointment from March to July 2025.

• Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2025) from the University of California - Irvine and Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College.

Research Interests: His work focuses on structured deep generative models, incorporating constraints to improve model performance and interpretability. Areas of expertise span artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mathematical frameworks for computer science education.

Teaching Activities: Courses taught include Discrete Mathematics and Introduction to Machine Learning, with a focus on foundational and applied topics in CS.