Oliver Kennedy

Dr. Oliver Kennedy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He serves as Co-Director of Graduate Studies and leads the Online Data Interactions (ODIn) Lab. His research focuses on databases, programming languages, and user interfaces for data science, with particular emphasis on scalable compilers and managing uncertainty in data.

Kennedy holds a PhD in Computer Science from Cornell University (2011), MS from Cornell (2008), and dual BS degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from NYU and Stevens Institute of Technology (2005). His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical data management challenges.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on improving database query processing, uncertainty management in data systems, and developing practical tools for data integration and exploration. Awarded the NSF CAREER Award in 2018, Kennedy's research has significant implications for efficient data processing in scientific and commercial applications.