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Nate Foster is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Communication Sciences at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He is a visiting researcher at Jane Street and has a rich research background focusing on programming languages and their applications in networking, databases, and security. His specific areas of interest include language design, semantics, type systems, and mechanized proof. Throughout his career, Foster has dedicated considerable time to the design of programming languages and tools that address complex problems in computer networks. He has made significant contributions to the field, as indicated by his role in various notable research projects and publications. Foster is recognized for his scholarly impact, having been named an ACM Fellow and receiving rewards such as the 2025 ACM SIGCOMM Networking Systems Award. His work spans multiple prestigious conferences and journals, highlighting his authority in programming languages and their practical implementations within networking contexts.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland
Leading research and teaching in the field of Computer and Communication Sciences.
Jane Street • Lausanne, Switzerland
Conducting research on programming languages and their applications.
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