Mike Luby

Mike Luby is a Research Fellow at the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) with foundational contributions to coding theory and distributed systems. He earned a BSc in Applied Mathematics from MIT and a PhD in Theoretical Computer Science from UC Berkeley, followed by entrepreneurial leadership as founder/CTO of Digital Fountain Inc. (acquired by Qualcomm in 2009) and subsequent decade as Qualcomm's VP of Technology.

His academic background includes:

• BSc in Applied Mathematics, MIT
• PhD in Theoretical Computer Science, UC Berkeley

Dr. Luby's research integrates theoretical computer science with practical engineering applications, specializing in error-correcting codes for data transmission, distributed storage systems, and cryptographic protocols. His work bridges information theory and real-world transport technologies, enabling robust communication in lossy networks and decentralized systems.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Member of the National Academy of Engineering
• IEEE Fellow
• ACM Fellow

At ICSI, he actively contributed as Visiting Scientist to eight major research initiatives: Proofs, Consensus, and Decentralizing Society (Fall 2019); Data Privacy: Foundations and Applications (Spring 2019); Foundations of Data Science (Fall 2018); Real-Time Decision Making (Spring 2018); Bridging Continuous and Discrete Optimization (Fall 2017); Foundations of Machine Learning (Spring 2017); and dual roles as Visiting Scientist/Program Organizer for Cryptography (Summer 2015) and Information Theory (Spring 2015). No details regarding student advising or research grants are documented in the source material.