Richard Mortier

Richard Mortier is a Professor of Computing & Human-Data Interaction at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, and President of Christ's College. His research focuses on distributed systems, IoT security, privacy-preserving technologies, smart cities, and edge computing. He has contributed to foundational work in serverless edge computing, machine learning for knowledge management, and federated learning frameworks. Mortier has published extensively on topics like reinforcement learning for function scheduling, energy-efficient edge architectures, and Ethereum network optimization.

His teaching includes advanced computer systems and operating systems courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Mortier's work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing human-centered computing and ethical data practices. He leads projects such as the IoT Databox model for data accountability and has collaborated on initiatives like the West Cambridge Digital Twin. His research often bridges academic and industrial domains, with contributions to startups and corporate partnerships in the US and UK.

Key research themes include privacy-aware data management, edge-cloud orchestration, and scalable IoT device identification. Mortier's publications reflect a strong emphasis on practical solutions to real-world challenges in distributed systems, with a focus on edge computing, network protocols, and machine learning applications.