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Michael Clarkson is a Senior Lecturer and Interim Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University. He is a teaching-track faculty member known for his open-source textbook on OCaml programming and his YouTube channel with over a million views. His research interests include functional programming, formal verification, computer security, and innovative teaching methodologies. He has taught over 6,000 students and received Cornell’s highest annual teaching award for teaching-track faculty in 2022. His roles include serving on the Cornell Faculty Senate and advising the Dungeons & Dragons at Cornell club.
Clarkson’s academic contributions extend to cybersecurity, election verifiability, and secure voting systems (e.g., Du-Vote). He has published extensively on topics like hyperproperties, cryptographic protocols, and software security. He advocates for active learning strategies and equitable education practices, emphasizing student belonging and reducing achievement gaps. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical teaching innovations, reflecting his dedication to both research and pedagogy.
