Keith Marzullo

Keith Marzullo is the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Dean of the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Prior to this, he served as Dean of the College of Information at the University of Maryland, where he led strategic growth in academic programs, research, and cross-sector partnerships. He is also the head of the North American section of the international iSchools organization.

His educational background includes:

• AB in Physics from Occidental College
• MS in Applied Physics from Stanford University
• PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University

Marzullo's research focuses on technology in service of people, particularly in cybersecurity, privacy, and socio-technical systems, including technologies for emotion regulation. His work bridges computing with human-centered design and societal impact. Earlier in his career, he made foundational contributions to fault-tolerant distributed systems, notably the Xerox Research Internet Clock Synchronization protocol.

As an ACM Fellow, he is recognized among the top 1% of ACM members for significant contributions to computing. His leadership extends to federal science policy, having directed key programs at the National Science Foundation and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, coordinating R&D across over 20 agencies in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

• ACM Fellow

While specific details about current students and grants are not provided, his leadership roles imply extensive mentorship, grant oversight, and institutional development. He has previously chaired the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego and held faculty positions at Cornell University and the University of Tromsø, Norway.