Atri Rudra

PhD

Atri Rudra.

Atri Rudra

PhD

Atri Rudra

PhD

Research Topics

Structured linear algebra; society and computing; coding theory; database algorithms

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  • Rudra recognized with third Test of Time award in last two years
    8/20/26

    Data and communication are critical pieces of many systems. For decades, computer science theorists worked to determine the best way to recover information when it gets corrupted in ways designed to make recovery difficult. 

  • Rudra and team win third Test of Time Award in five years
    4/15/26

    There are problems that exist when reviewing any large datasets. A paper — co-authored by a University at Buffalo researcher and written 10 years ago — was recognized for its impact in helping to solve these problems. 

  • Enrollment in AI-focused degrees surges at University at Buffalo
    2/19/26

    New Department of AI and Society, funded by a $5 million state grant, pairs AI with communication, geospatial analysis and other disciplines.

  • Choosing An AI Degree Program: What To Know
    11/17/25

    Tech & Learning quoted Atri Rudra in an article about how to choose the best AI-focused program. 

  • How AI Can Help Society
    10/30/25

    TechLearning.com published a story about UB’s new Department of AI and Society and quoted Atri Rudra, who noted that he wants to see the department become an incubator for AI that is built from the ground up with society in mind.

  • Report: Training Authentically Skilled Graduates in the Age of Generative AI
    10/9/25

    Inside Higher Education quoted Atri Rudra  in a report on how four universities, including UB, are incorporating generative AI into learning environments.

  • UB to launch Department of AI and Society this fall
    6/10/25

    The department will harness artificial intelligence for the public good, and build upon UB’s longstanding leadership in AI and its role as New York’s flagship university.