David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

Santhoshini Velusamy joined the Cheriton School of Computer Science as an Assistant Professor in December 2025.

What follows is a lightly edited transcript of a conversation with Professor Velusamy, where she discusses her research, advice for aspiring computer scientists, and what excites her about joining the Cheriton School of Computer Science.

PhD candidate Vasisht Duddu has been selected as one of 39 outstanding early-career researchers from institutions across the globe to be named a 2026 MLCommons Rising Star, an honour recognizing his contributions to machine learning and systems research.

PhD student Yuzhe You showcased her AI-powered design prototype at Adobe Summit 2026, held in Las Vegas from April 19 to 22.

Adobe Summit is the world’s largest digital experience conference. Every year, Adobe gathers 16,000 attendees, ranging from industry leaders, marketers and data analysts, to “share ideas and best practices around customer experience management.”