Michael J. Franklin

Michael J. Franklin is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago with over 35 years of experience in the database and data management fields. Currently, they serve as the Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor and have previously held roles such as Faculty Co-Director of the Data Science Institute and Chair of the Computer Science Department. Their research and teaching focus on data management, data science, and distributed computing. Franklin's extensive career includes positions at prestigious institutions like MIT, UC Berkeley, and leadership roles in several technology startups and advisory capacities.