Jun Xu

Jun (Jim) Xu is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on Network Algorithmics, particularly high-speed router design, firewalls, and measurement devices. He holds the ACM Distinguished Scientist title since 2010 and received the ACM Sigmetrics 2004 Best Student Paper Award. His work spans computer networking, cloud computing, randomized algorithms, and data center optimization.

Research interests include network algorithm design, load balancing, and efficient switching algorithms. Notable contributions include MP-RW-LSH for nearest neighbor search and LESS for hybrid data center switching. His publications also explore interdisciplinary topics like metallic composites and social network analysis.

Key awards include the ACM Sigmetrics Best Student Paper (2004) and ACM Distinguished Scientist recognition (2010). His work bridges theoretical algorithms with practical network systems, emphasizing scalability and efficiency in distributed environments.