Purdue University’s Board of Trustees recently confirmed Ananth Grama as the Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, recognizing his exceptional contributions as a researcher and educator. Grama is among four outstanding faculty members ratified for their academic excellence.
Throughout his tenure at Purdue, Grama has significantly influenced the development of advanced software systems and resource management methodologies. His work addresses the execution of complex scientific applications across platforms ranging from embedded controllers to expansive cloud-based data centers.
Grama is also an acclaimed author whose textbooks are widely referenced within the computing community. His numerous accolades include editorial roles with prestigious journals like Parallel Computing and IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Computing. He has contributed to key program committees, chaired National Institutes of Health study sections, and served on advisory boards for the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy.
A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Grama’s honors include the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Purdue’s Faculty Scholar Award, and the College of Science Outstanding Teacher Award. He has also been recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Minnesota and received the Amazon Research Award.
“Professor Ananth Grama’s groundbreaking contributions to parallel and distributed computing have significantly advanced architectures, algorithms, and software in data science and machine learning,” said Petros Drineas, head of Purdue’s Computer Science Department. “His commitment plays a vital role in enhancing Purdue’s global reputation in computer science.”
Grama holds a BE from the University of Roorkee in Computer Science and Technology (1989), an MS in Computer Engineering from Wayne State University (1990), and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota (1996). His accomplishments reflect a lifelong commitment to advancing research and education in computing.
