Cristian S. Calude

Cristian S. Calude is a Professor at the University of Auckland's School of Computer Science and a member of Academia Europaea. His research spans theoretical aspects of classical and quantum computing, randomness, philosophy and history of mathematics and computer science.

• Chair Professor (1992–present), University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Professor (1978–2000), University of Bucharest, Romania
• Visiting Professor/Guest Professor at ETH Zurich, University of Calabria, Sun Yat-sen University, National University of Singapore, Ecole Polytechnique, ENS, Microsoft, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Sandia Labs, JAIST, International Solvay Institutes, University of Western Ontario, Turku University

Research Interests: Algorithmic Information Theory, Quantum Randomness and Quantum Computing, Philosophy and History of Mathematics and Computer Science

Scientific Honors & Distinctions:

• EATCS Nerode Prize (2021)
• Romanian National Order 'Faithful Service' (Knight, 2019)
• 21st Annual Best of Computing Notable Books and Articles (2016)
• STOC 2017 Best Paper Award
• R. R. Hawkins Award (2013)
• Hood Fellow (2008-2009)
• Excellence in Research Award, University of Bucharest (2007)
• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Auckland (2007)
• Member of Academia Europaea (1999)
• Computing Reviews Award, ACM (1986)
• “Gheorghe Lazar” Mathematics Prize, Romanian Academy (1988)
• Elected Full Member, Sigma Xi (2024)

Contact Information:
School of Computer Science
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland, New Zealand
Room 303-526, Science Centre Bldg 303, 38 Princess Street