David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

An international research team led by computer scientists at the Cheriton School of Computer Science has developed a machine learning algorithm that could help researchers uncover protein changes that are difficult to detect with existing tools.

Professor Yaoliang Yu has received the 2026 Faculty of Mathematics Golden Jubilee Research Excellence Award.

Established in 2017 to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the Faculty of Mathematics, the $2,500 award recognizes early- and mid-career faculty members for outstanding research contributions. Professor Yu won the award in the mid-career category.

Eight faculty members at the Cheriton School of Computer Science have received the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award.

Established in 2005 by the University of Waterloo, this prestigious recognition honours faculty members who demonstrate excellence broadly.