Carl Kesselman

Dr. Carl Kesselman is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, renowned for foundational contributions to grid computing and distributed systems that revolutionized high-performance computing and scientific data management.

His educational background:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Professor Kesselman's research focuses on enabling large-scale scientific collaboration through middleware development. Key areas include:

• Grid Computing
• High-Performance Computing
• Distributed Systems
• Scientific Data Management
• Cyberinfrastructure

His work established critical infrastructure for data-intensive science and resource sharing across institutional boundaries.

Scientific recognition:

• ACM Fellow (2017) - specifically cited for transformative contributions to high-performance computing, distributed systems, and scientific data management

He has mentored numerous graduate students and led major federally funded initiatives including the Grid Physics Network (GriPhyN) and NSF TeraGrid project. As Director of USC's Center for Grid Technologies, he drives interdisciplinary research in computational infrastructure and data science applications.