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Professor Jason Hartline's research focuses on design analysis methodologies in computer science aimed at improving outcomes in economic systems. He explores optimal behaviors in complex environments, emphasizing that expected outcomes are often not intuitive. Through the lens of auction theory and mechanism design, he contributes to graduate-level education with his textbook on Mechanism Design Approximation. Professor Hartline earned his Ph.D. in 2003 from the University of Washington, mentored by Anna Karlin. He was a postdoctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University under Avrim Blum and later joined Microsoft Research in Silicon Valley. Since 2008, he has been a faculty member at Northwestern University, serving initially as an associate professor in computer science and participating in cross-appointments at the Kellogg School of Management. Hartline has been a visiting doctor at Harvard University's Economics Department and Microsoft Research in New England during his sabbaticals.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaching and researching in the area of computer science and economics.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaching and contributing to computer science and management curricula.
Microsoft Research • Silicon Valley, CA
Conducting research in computer science.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Research in algorithmic design under Avrim Blum.
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