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Kamesh Munagala is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Duke University since 2016. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, with particular emphasis on Approximation Algorithms, Online Algorithms, and Computational Economics. Munagala works on developing innovative models and algorithms for resource allocation, decision-making, and provisioning problems. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of social choice, where he explores how voters can make decisions on a set of choices. His recent publications include works on metric distortion in small-group deliberation and group fairness in multi-criteria optimization for school assignments. As an active researcher, Munagala has been awarded multiple grants from the National Science Foundation to advance algorithmic decision systems and resource allocation platforms. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from Stanford University, and he continues to engage in impactful research and mentorship in the computer science community.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)