Eric Brewer

Eric Brewer is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, part-time since July 2014 while also serving as a leader at Google. He is renowned for his work in operating systems, networking, and technology for developing regions. His academic journey includes a B.S. from UC Berkeley (1989) and a Ph.D. from MIT (1994), both in EECS. Brewer's research focuses on scalable systems, security, and energy-efficient technologies for underserved areas. He co-founded Inktomi Corporation and pioneered projects like FirstGov.gov (now USA.gov). His awards include the ACM Prize in Computing (2009) and membership in the National Academy of Engineering.

Education: B.S. in EECS from UC Berkeley (1989), M.S. and Ph.D. in EECS from MIT (1994).

Research interests span developing region technologies, programming languages, and networking. His work on DC microgrids and rural cellular networks highlights efforts to bridge the digital divide. Collaborative projects in Cambodia, India, Ghana, and other regions emphasize practical, sustainable solutions. Recent publications address energy systems, cloud computing, and low-cost connectivity.

Awards include ACM Fellow, SIGOPS Mark Weiser Award, and Global Leader for Tomorrow recognition. His contributions to education include courses like CS169 (Software Engineering) and CS262A (Advanced Topics in Computer Systems).