THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
UChicago Partners With UMass On NSF Expedition To Elevate Computational Decarbonization As A New Field In Computing
A team of researchers from the University of Chicago has been named winners of the 2024 NSF CISE Expedition Program for their part in the proposal of computational decarbonization (CoDec). This prestigious award, granted by the National Science Foundation (NSF), underscores the groundbreaking potential of CoDec in revolutionizing societal decarbonization through computational innovation.
As the largest research award within the NSF’s Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) directorate, the Expeditions in Computing program recognizes pioneering endeavors poised to make profound impacts on both scientific understanding and societal advancement. The CoDec Expedition, with a total funding of $12 million, is a collaborative effort led by UMass Amherst, in which the University of Chicago plays a pivotal role.
At the helm of the University of Chicago’s team is William Eckhardt Distinguished Service Professor Andrew A. Chien from the Department of Computer Science. Chien will work alongside colleagues Hobart W. Williams Distinguished Service Professor of Operations Management John Birge from the Booth School of Business and The Ralph and Mary Otis Isham Professor Ali Hortacsu from the Department of Economics. Together, they will spearhead efforts to tackle the pressing challenge of decarbonization with a perspective that blends computing, power grids, markets, and device ecosystems.