Lorenzo Alvisi

Lorenzo Alvisi is the Tisch University Professor of Computer Science and chair of the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University. His research focuses on the theory and practice of dependable distributed computing, with an emphasis on designing and building trustworthy distributed systems. His group explores both foundational and applied aspects of reliable distributed computing. Alvisi received his Laurea Summa cum Laude and Corso di Specializzazione in Physics from the University of Bologna, and his master's degree and Ph.D. in computer science from Cornell University.

Lorenzo Alvisi is a Tisch University Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University, specializing in Distributed Computing. His research focuses on fault tolerance, consensus algorithms, and system reliability in distributed environments. Alvisi's work explores Byzantine fault tolerance, speculative recovery, and consensus protocols for cooperative services. He has published extensively on topics such as rollback-recovery protocols, BAR gossip, and Byzantine ordered consensus. His contributions include the development of systems like Zyzzyva and Depot, which aim to enhance fault tolerance and data durability in distributed systems. Alvisi's research emphasizes practical solutions for real-world challenges in distributed computing.