Purdue University has appointed Indian American Professor Ananth Grama as a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, recognizing his exceptional career in research and education. Grama, who has contributed significantly to the development of software systems for resource management and complex scientific applications, has worked across various platforms, from embedded controllers to cloud-based data centers.
Known for authoring influential textbooks that serve as key references in the computing community, Grama’s work spans areas such as parallel and distributed computing, data science, and machine learning. He has served on the editorial boards of prestigious journals, chaired study sections for the National Institutes of Health, and contributed to review and advisory boards for the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy.
Grama’s accolades include the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Purdue’s Faculty Scholar Award, and the College of Science Distinguished Research Award. He has also been recognized as a University of Minnesota Distinguished Alumnus and received the Amazon Research Award.
Petros Drineas, professor and head of Purdue’s Department of Computer Science, praised Grama for his contributions to the department and global reputation. Purdue’s Computer Science Department, founded in 1962, was the first to offer a degree in computing in the United States.
