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Prof. Tevfik Kosar is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo (UB), part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on data-intensive computing, distributed systems, petascale storage, and energy-efficient data transfer optimization. He has taught numerous courses on operating systems, distributed systems, and green computing, including CSE 421/521 (Operating Systems), CSE 709 (Green Computing), and CSE 710 (Distributed File Systems). His achievements include the UB Exceptional Scholar Award (2020), SEAS Researcher of the Year (2018), and an NSF CAREER Award (2011). He leads the DIDCLAB, which develops innovative solutions for data-intensive distributed computing. Prof. Kosar holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005), MS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1999), and BS from Bogazici University (1997). His work spans academic contributions, industry collaboration, and sustainability-focused research.
- Teaching Highlights:
- Courses: Operating Systems (repeated annually since 2011), Green Computing (since 2013), and specialized seminars on distributed file systems.
- Grants & Projects:
- Collaborative NSF grants for GreenSW (2024), CloudScent (2023), and energy-aware data transfer optimization (2018–present).
His research emphasizes minimizing energy consumption in cloud and HPC systems while maximizing data transfer efficiency. Recent projects include GreenABR+ for energy-aware video streaming and Greendataflow for zero-carbon data movement. He has also pioneered tools like FlowTracer for AI training cluster analysis and PhoneLab, a smartphone testbed for real-world network studies.
