معرفی
Michael A. Bender is the John L. Hennessy Chaired Professor of Computer Science at Stony Brook University. His work spans both theoretical and applied domains in algorithms, data structures, and storage systems. He co-founded Tokutek, Inc., a database company acquired by Percona in 2015, and has held visiting positions at MIT and King's College London.
- Education: PhD in Computer Science from Harvard University (1998), DEA and Magistère in Computer Science from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (1993), BA in Applied Mathematics from Harvard (1992).
His research focuses on cache-oblivious algorithms, I/O-efficient computing, parallel systems, and scheduling. His work addresses scalability in large-scale data management and computational geometry, with applications in bioinformatics and robotics.
The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in list labeling, hash table design, graph algorithms, and memory optimization. These papers reflect his commitment to solving practical problems with rigorous algorithmic approaches.
Awards include:
- PODS Best Paper Award (2024)
- ASPLOS Distinguished Paper Award (2023)
- USENIX FAST Best Paper Award (2016)
- Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015)
- R&D 100 Award (2006)
He has led the Stony Brook Computer Science Honors Program and advised graduate students in algorithmic research. His grants portfolio includes 39 funded projects, emphasizing algorithm engineering and systems optimization.
