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Paul Lu is a Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in Computing Science. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto. His research interests focus on high-performance computing, particularly in parallel distributed systems and cloud computing. He leads a research program centered on systems software, including operating systems and virtual machines, as well as high-performance data transfers within infrastructure as a service (IaaS) cloud computing environments. With an extensive teaching background, he instructs various courses, including Operating System Concepts and Parallel Distributed Systems, emphasizing both theoretical and practical aspects of computing. Lu's contributions span a range of topics including software systems and bioinformatics, making him a key figure in advancing high-performance computing ecosystems.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management