Subhash Suri

Subhash Suri is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He holds academic ranks such as Fellow of ACM, AAAS, and IEEE, and is an ACM Distinguished Scientist. His research focuses on algorithms, computational geometry, sensor networks, robotics, and social networks. He directs the Applied Algorithms Lab and the Center for Geometric Computing at UCSB.

Education:

• Ph.D. Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1987
• M.S. Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1984
• B.S. Electronics and Communication, IIT Roorkee, India, 1981

Research Interests: Prof. Suri's work emphasizes geometric and network algorithms, with applications in diverse fields. His lab develops foundational methods in computational geometry, graph theory, and algorithmic decision-making. Recent projects include dynamic geometric set cover, polychromatic TSP approximation, and shortest paths in complex environments.

Awards: His honors include ACM/AAAS/IEEE Fellowships and recognition for contributions to algorithm design and analysis.

Students/Grants: Advised over 20 graduate students, including notable alumni like Neeraj Kumar (Facebook) and Luca Foschini (Evidation Health). Active in NSF workshops and program committees (e.g., SoCG, WAFR, SWAT).

Teaching: Recent courses include CS 130a/b (Data Structures/Algorithms), CS 190A (Algorithmic Decision Making), and CS 235 (Computational Geometry).