ESLS IV | Big-Data Algorithms Beyond Machine Learning | Prof. Jeffrey D. Ullman

The Office of Global Engagement, IIT Madras, presents Eminent Speaker Lecture Series IV, featuring Prof. Jeffrey D. Ullman, Turing Award Winner and Professor Emeritus at Stanford University. In this insightful lecture, “Big-Data Algorithms That Are Not Machine Learning,” Prof. Ullman explores powerful algorithmic techniques for handling large-scale data that go beyond machine learning approaches. Drawing from decades of pioneering work in algorithms, compilers, and databases, the talk highlights the enduring importance of foundational computer science in the era of big data. The session was attended by students, faculty, researchers, and members of the public, followed by an engaging interactive discussion that sparked meaningful conversations on scalable data processing and algorithmic thinking. 📍 Venue: Anna Centenary Auditorium, IIT Madras 📅 Date: 7 January 2026 🎓 Organized by: Office of Global Engagement, IIT Madras About the Speaker Prof. Jeffrey D. Ullman is a Turing Award recipient and one of the world’s foremost authorities in computer science. His seminal contributions to database systems, algorithms, and compilers have shaped modern computing education and research worldwide. #IITMadras #EminentSpeakerLectureSeries #JeffreyUllman #TuringAward #BigData #Algorithms #ComputerScience #StanfordUniversity #PublicLecture #GlobalEngagement #IITM