Andrew C. Myers

Professor innovating in the area of computer science, Andrew C. Myers is a distinguished faculty member at Cornell University, where he serves as an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department. With a profound interest in computer security, programming languages, and distributed and persistent objects, Professor Myers has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the development of secure and efficient distributed systems. As an ACM Fellow, Professor Myers is recognized for his pioneering work and leadership in the computer science community. His research focuses on the intersection of persistent objects and programming languages, aiming to enhance the security and functionality of distributed object systems. His work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding and implementation of secure computing environments. In addition to his academic and research roles, Professor Myers is the current Editor-in-Chief for the ACM Transactions on Programming Languages and Systems (TOPLAS), where he oversees the publication of cutting-edge research in programming languages and systems. His editorial leadership ensures the dissemination of high-quality research that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in computer science. Through his teaching, research, and editorial work, Professor Myers continues to inspire and shape the next generation of computer scientists.