From computer science education to AI theory, quantum computing, security and theoretical computer science, get to know five faculty members who joined the Department of Computer Science in 2026.
Uma Girish explores what gives quantum computers an edge
When Uma Girish presents her research on quantum computing, she often spends extra time explaining it — even to fellow computer scientists. Now an assistant professor in the research stream at the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science, Girish hopes to use her research and expertise to make quantum computing more accessible to peers without a background in the field.