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Ravi Chugh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on programming language technology, specifically program synthesis, type systems, and program analysis techniques that support user-friendly integrated development environments (IDEs) and programmable graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Ravi promotes innovative and effective undergraduate teaching and has taken on the role of Director of Undergraduate Studies starting in July 2023. After obtaining his Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego in 2013, he received the prestigious NSF CAREER Award in 2017 and the Neubauer Fellowship at UChicago in 2015, recognizing his contributions to the field of computer science education. His teaching interests include both introductory and advanced topics in functional programming as well as creative coding. Beyond the classroom, Ravi is actively involved in research areas that explore how people interact with technology and aims to devise new programming methods that enhance the user experience in technology interfaces.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, focusing on undergraduate instruction and research in programming languages.
Department of Philosophy