Seth Lewis Gilbert

Seth Lewis Gilbert is a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), within the School of Computing. He holds the Dean's Chair Associate Professor title and focuses on algorithms for large-scale distributed systems, emphasizing scalability and fault-tolerance. His work spans wireless networks, contention resolution, dynamic networks, and blockchain protocols.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, MIT (2007)
• M.S. in Computer Science, MIT (2003)
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Mathematics, Yale University (1999)

His research explores trusted coordination in systems with untrusted and unreliable participants, addressing challenges like Byzantine agreement, load balancing, and contention resolution. He has pioneered formal frameworks for accountability in distributed protocols and developed novel algorithms for asynchronous task allocation.

Recent publications include work on consensus protocols, leader election, and contention resolution, reflecting his focus on dynamic network environments. His research has earned recognition at venues like DISC, ICDCS, and CCS.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Young Researcher Award (NUS, 2014)
• Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16)
• School of Computing Teaching Excellence Honour Roll (2016-2021)
• Best Paper Awards at DISC (2023, 2022), ICDCS (2022), IPDPS (2022)
• Best Student Paper Award at DISC (2022)

He serves on the Steering Committee for DISC as Treasurer and has chaired program committees for DISC, OPODIS, and SPAA. His work bridges foundational algorithmic theory with practical applications in blockchains and dynamic networked systems.