معرفی
Robert D. Kleinberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University, where he conducts research on algorithm design and analysis with applications in learning, economics, and networking. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations in large-scale systems.
Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT (2005)
- Prior industry experience at Akamai Technologies (3 years)
Research Focus
Kleinberg's research centers on algorithms and theoretical computer science, with emphasis on economic aspects of algorithms, online learning applications, and random processes in networks. His work explores how algorithms interact with strategic agents, optimize under uncertainty, and solve complex network problems. Recent investigations include fairness in prophet inequalities, recalibration methods for online predictors, and reconfigurable network architectures.
Publication Trends
His recent publications (2024-2017) reveal dominant themes in algorithmic game theory, network optimization, and online learning. Key patterns include resource-constrained bandit problems, calibration techniques for strategic forecasting, and theoretical limits of oblivious routing. His work consistently connects theoretical breakthroughs with real-world applications in networking and economic systems.
Scientific Recognition
- Microsoft Research New Faculty Fellowship
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship
- NSF CAREER Award
- Best Paper Award at ACM Conference on Economics and Computation (EC 2014)
Mentorship and Research Leadership
Kleinberg has advised 13 PhD students including current advisees Raunak Kumar, Princewill Okoroafor, and Tegan Wilson, and former students such as Bruno Abrahao and Hyung-Chan An. He has mentored 8 postdocs including Yoav Kolumbus and Saeed Alaei. His research is supported by major grants including the NSF CAREER Award and Microsoft Research funding, with significant contributions to program committees for STOC, FOCS, and EC conferences.
Collaborative Environment
As part of Cornell's Algorithms and Theory group, Kleinberg collaborates extensively with researchers across computer science, operations research, and economics. His work with the Networks Lab and involvement in the Fall 2016 Simons Institute program on Algorithms and Uncertainty demonstrate his integrated approach to theoretical and applied challenges.
