Peter Robinson

Peter Robinson is an Associate Professor at Augusta University's School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Department of Computer & Cyber Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Naturwissenschaftlich-Techni in 2011. His research specializes in distributed computing, algorithms, and network optimization, with focused work on complexity analysis and fault-tolerant systems.

Research Focus

Professor Robinson's research spans:

• Distributed graph algorithms and optimization techniques
• Message/time complexity trade-offs in network models
• Byzantine fault tolerance and adversarial network behaviors
• Leader election and symmetry breaking in distributed systems
• Efficiency analysis for large-scale graph computations

His recent work emphasizes awake-efficient algorithms and communication lower bounds.

Awards and Honors

• Best Paper Award at 14th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN 2013)
• Best Paper Award at 10th International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems (SSS 2008)

Teaching and Service

Current courses include:

• CSCI 8940: Dissertation Research
• CSCI 3030: Mathematical Structures for CS
• CSCI 8720: Problems in Computer & Cyber

Active service includes Program Committee Chair for ICDCN 2025 and committee roles for DISC 2024, SIROCCO 2024, and grant review for Israel Science Foundation.