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Keith W. Ross is a Professor of Computer Science at NYU Abu Dhabi, with affiliated appointments at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU Center for Data Science, and NYU Shanghai. He joined NYU Abu Dhabi in September 2023 after serving as Dean of Computer Science, Data Science, and Engineering at NYU Shanghai from 2013 to 2023.
His educational background includes a BS from Tufts University, an MS from Columbia University, and a PhD in Computer and Control Engineering from the University of Michigan.
- BS, Tufts University
- MS, Columbia University
- PhD, University of Michigan
Professor Ross's research focuses on artificial intelligence, particularly deep reinforcement learning, deep learning, and reasoning in large language models. He has also made significant contributions to Internet privacy, peer-to-peer networking, network measurement, stochastic modeling, queuing theory, and Markov decision processes. His teaching includes courses in Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning.
Although no recent articles are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory emphasizes modern AI, foundational models, and network systems, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging theoretical computer science with real-world applications.
His scientific honors include:
- ACM Fellow
- IEEE Fellow
- Multiple best paper awards
Professor Ross has held leadership roles in academia and industry. He was the Leonard J. Shustek Professor at NYU Tandon (2003–2013), professor at the University of Pennsylvania (1985–1998), and professor at Eurecom Institute (1998–2003). He co-founded Wimba in 1999, serving as CEO and CTO, a company focused on voice and video applications for online learning, later acquired by Blackboard in 2010. He has received media attention for his work in privacy, featured in The New York Times, NPR, Bloomberg Television, and others.
He is affiliated with multiple research centers, including the NYU Center for Data Science and the Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at NYU Shanghai. His global academic presence across NYU’s campuses underscores his role in shaping international computer science education and research.
