Peter Dinda is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Northwestern University , with a secondary appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering . He has authored over 130 scientific papers, holds five patents, and is a Fellow of the IEEE . As the former head of the Computer Engineering and Systems division, he has contributed extensively to experimental computer systems. Education: B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University Research Focus: Experimental computer systems, particularly parallel and distributed systems , virtualization , operating systems , and empathic systems that integrate user satisfaction with systems-level decision-making. His work also spans compiler design, memory management, and hardware-software co-design for performance optimization. Recent Trends: His publications emphasize virtualization efficiency, memory protection frameworks, parallel programming language design, and power management in heterogeneous computing environments. Key areas include exascale systems, IoT privacy, and physiological sensor-based user modeling. Scientific Awards: Fellow, IEEE Leadership: Served as Director of Graduate Studies and previously led the Computer Engineering and Systems division.












