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Jared Saia is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico, within the College of Engineering. His research spans theoretical computer science, with a focus on distributed algorithms, security, game theory, and spectral methods. He has taught numerous advanced courses in algorithms, data structures, blockchains, and game theory.
- University: University of New Mexico
- School: College of Engineering
- Department: Department of Computer Science
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: saia@cs.unm.edu
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Washington, 2002
- BS in Computer Science, Stanford University, 1993
His research interests lie at the intersection of theory and practical systems, particularly in enabling large-scale groups to function effectively without centralized control. He has made significant contributions to distributed consensus, blockchain technologies, and algorithmic game theory.
The recent publications and course topics reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary work combining algorithms with economics, security, and machine learning. His work often employs probabilistic and geometric methods to solve complex distributed computing problems.
Scientific Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award
- School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Excellence Award
- School of Engineering Senior Faculty Research Excellence Award
- Several best paper awards
Prof. Saia has been actively involved in mentoring through graduate courses and research supervision. He has led projects on secure distributed systems, blockchain applications, and algorithmic resilience. His teaching includes core graduate courses such as CS 561 (Algorithms and Data Structures), CS 506 (Advanced Geometric and Probabilistic Methods), and specialized seminars on Bitcoin and game theory.
Labs and Research Groups: While not explicitly named, his course websites and research themes suggest leadership in a theoretical computer science and distributed systems research group at UNM, focusing on algorithm design for secure and decentralized environments.
