Theoretical Computer Science looks at fundamental questions about computation by creating formal models of computation and understanding the resources needed to solve general and specific algorithmic questions. TCS studies the design of efficient algorithms and understanding the computational complexity of various computational tasks that arise in computer science, statistics, economics and the other sciences.

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Faculty

Anindya De

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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Jason Hartline

Professor of Computer Science

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Ming-Yang Kao

Professor of Computer Science

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Samir Khuller

Chair and Professor of Computer Science

Peter and Adrienne Barris Professor

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Konstantin Makarychev

Associate Professor of Computer Science

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Aravindan Vijayaraghavan

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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