Mark Crovella

Mark Crovella is a Professor and Chair of Academic Affairs in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University, with a primary appointment in the Department of Computer Science. He holds affiliations with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Graduate Program in Bioinformatics, Center for Information Systems and Engineering, and Division of Systems Engineering. His research spans networking, data science, bioinformatics, and algorithmic systems. Notable contributions include studies on network traffic analysis, machine learning applications in biology, and greedy routing algorithms in hyperbolic spaces.

Education lineage traces back to prominent figures like d'Alembert and Laplace, highlighting a strong academic heritage. Awards include the Applied Networking Research Prize (2013) and Best Student Paper Award (2012). Over 150 peer-reviewed articles and multiple patents reflect his prolific output. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in bioinformatics and network engineering.

Key grants and collaborations involve large-scale network measurement, cybersecurity, and systems biology. Advised doctoral students' work is documented in his CV. Active in curriculum development and academic leadership through his role as Chair of Academic Affairs.