Dr. Tarek Abdelrahman

Biography

Tarek Abdelrahman is a full professor at the University of Toronto in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1989. He joined the University of Toronto in 1991, where he has established himself as an expert in the field of parallel systems, including multicores and GPUs. His research interests focus on making systems easier to use for application scientists and software developers through the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative compilers and run-time support. His work often involves the introduction of novel architectural features for parallel systems and encompasses large software components evaluated in the context of real working systems. Tarek teaches a variety of courses in computer engineering, covering programming, algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, and operating systems. He has received multiple teaching awards, including first-year engineering teaching awards and the Faculty's Sustained Excellence Teaching Award, reflecting his commitment to education. Tarek is also involved in professional service activities, serving in significant roles for leading conferences such as the International Conference on Parallel Processing and the IEEE's International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems. Additionally, he held several major administrative positions, including Director of the Computer Engineering undergraduate program and Acting First-Year Chair.

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