Robert Patro

Rob Patro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with an appointment at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies. His work bridges computational biology and computer science, focusing on algorithm design and data structures for genomics applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Maryland, College Park (2012)
• B.S. in Computer Science, University of Maryland, College Park (2006) with academic and departmental honors

Patro’s research centers on developing computational methods for analyzing high-throughput genomics data, combining algorithmic innovation with statistical inference. His work extends to programming languages, parallel computing, and machine learning applications in biology.

His publications at ISMB, RECOMB, and in journals like Nature Methods and Cell Systems highlight advancements in RNA-seq quantification, metagenomic analysis, and compressed genomic representations. These contributions emphasize efficiency and scalability in genomic data processing.