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Computer scientist at SUNY Buffalo known for research in coding theory and list decoding, and co-author of a comprehensive open textbook on essential coding theory.
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Where does Atri Rudra work?
Atri Rudra is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo). His research focuses on theoretical computer science, particularly coding theory and algorithms.
What is Atri Rudra known for in computer science?
Rudra is known for his work on coding theory, especially list decoding of error-correcting codes such as Reed-Solomon codes. His joint work with Venkatesan Guruswami advanced the achievable decoding rates beyond earlier bounds.
Is Atri Rudra's coding theory textbook free?
Yes, Rudra co-authored an open-access textbook titled "Essential Coding Theory," which is freely available online. The text covers error-correcting codes, list decoding, and related complexity topics.
What algorithms did Atri Rudra help develop?
Rudra contributed to improved list-decoding algorithms for Reed-Solomon and related algebraic codes, including work that achieved close-to-optimal rate bounds. His research also touches on locally decodable codes and sublinear algorithms.
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