Christopher Fletcher

Christopher Fletcher is an accomplished computer scientist and educator currently serving as an Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley.14 Prior to his current position, he was an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from August 2017 to 2023.24

Academic Background

Fletcher's educational journey includes:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2006-2010), graduating with High Honors and a 3.92/4 GPA2
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (2010-2016)2

Research Expertise

Christopher Fletcher is a Computer Architect with broad interests in related areas. His research focuses on:

• Computer architecture and engineering
• Security (from applied cryptography to hardware-based attacks and defenses)
• Domain-Specific Acceleration (from algorithm to hardware design)
• Intersection of computer architecture and information security13

Professional Experience

Before his academic career, Fletcher gained industry experience as a Research Scientist at NVIDIA from June 2016 to July 2017.2 He has also held various teaching and research positions throughout his academic journey, including:

• Research Assistant at MIT (2010-2016)
• Instructor and Teaching Assistant at MIT (2012-2013)
• Undergraduate Research Assistant at UC Berkeley (2008-2010)
• Teaching Assistant, Lab Assistant, and Grader at UC Berkeley (2007-2010)2

Achievements and Recognition

Fletcher's work has garnered significant recognition in the field:

• Awarded 24 paper awards
• Recipient of the University of Illinois Outstanding Promotion Award
• Received the College of Engineering Dean's Award for Excellence in Research
• Awarded the C.W. Gear Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
• Elected to the DARPA ISAT study group
• Recipient of the Intel Rising Star Award and the Intel CRC Outstanding Researcher Award
• Awarded the NSF CAREER award
• Received a Google Faculty Award
• Won the George M. Sprowls Award for Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis in Computer Science at MIT15

Christopher Fletcher's research has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in the areas of computer architecture and security. His work continues to push the boundaries of these fields, making him a respected figure in academia and the tech industry.