Research Expertise and Interest
computer science, internet architecture, software-defined networking, network function virtualization, game theoretic approaches to resource allocation, large-scale distributed systems, edge computing
Research Description
Scott Shenker spent his academic youth studying theoretical physics but soon gave up chaos theory for computer science. Continuing to display a remarkably short attention span, his research over the years has wandered from performance modeling and networking to game theory and economics. Unable to focus on any single topic, his current research projects include software-defined networking, network function virtualization, edge computing, network algorithms and protocols, cluster programming models, and Internet architecture. Unable to hold a steady job, he currently splits his time between the UC Berkeley Computer Science Division and the International Computer Science Institute.
In the News
UC Berkeley Launches Sky Computing Lab to Revolutionize the Cloud Industry
Trio of gifts, $75 million, accelerates transformation of computing and data science at Berkeley
Eight Berkeley faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Visionary Award honors three Berkeley intellects shaping the future
American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects nine Berkeley faculty members
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences today announced the election of 213 new members, including nine UC Berkeley faculty members.
Scott Shenker elected to National Academy of Engineering
Engineering professor Scott Shenker joins the ranks of the National Academy of Engineering, bringing to 92 the total number of UC Berkeley faculty members given the prestigious honor.