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Evolution of Computing at the University of Chile: 35 Years of Innovation in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science (DCC) at the University of Chile has been at the forefront of computing education and innovation for 35 years. Established in 1975, DCC is renowned for numerous pioneering achievements, including the development of a global software product, early email communication among universities, and hosting Latin America's first web server. DCC offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supporting over 200 students annually. The department houses several research centers, focusing on diverse fields such as web research, cryptography, and collaborative systems.

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Evolution of Computing at the University of Chile: 35 Years of Innovation in Computer Science

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  1. 35 years developing Computing in Chile Department of Computer Science DCC University of Chile

  2. DCC … a tradition of ‘first’ in Chile (1) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • ...Department of Computer Science (1975) • ...developer of a software product for worldwide distribution, BIRDS (1980) • …sender of an first e-mail among universities (1985) • …department joined to the international UUCP Web (1986)

  3. DCC … a tradition of ‘first’ in Chile (2) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • …administrator of the .cldomain(1987 and so far) • …host of a Web server in Latin America (1993) • …Web site about Chile (1994)

  4. Teaching (accreditatedprograms) …35 years developing Computing in Chile Undergraduate program • Computer Engineering Postgraduate programs • Master of Sc. (Computer Sc.)‏ • Master in Information Technology‏ • Ph.D. (Computer Sc.)‏

  5. Teaching number of students (2010) …35 years developing Computing in Chile Undergraduate program =180 Postgraduate programs (domestics and foreigners) • Master of Sc. = 35 • Master in IT = 25 • Ph.D. = 30 Summer school (secondary)=58

  6. Faculty (largest C.S. Department in Chile) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • 20 full-time professors • 9 foreigners • 40 part-time instructors and professors • post-docs • ad-hoc researchers • research assistants

  7. Centers and Labs (1) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • CWRCenter for Web Research • C5 Informatics for Education Center • CLCERTCenter for Cryptography & Computer Security Research • CARL Collaborative Applications Research Lab • GMA Algorithms Group

  8. Centers and Labs (2) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • MaTE Model and Transformation Engineering • NIC Chile.cldomain administration • NIC Labsapplied research and technology transfer laboratory of NIC Chile • LACCIR Latin American Research Virtual Institute (MS sponsored)

  9. Centers and Labs (3) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • PLEIAD Programme Languages and Environments for Intelligent, Adaptable and Distributed Systems • PRISMA (Pattern Recognition, Similarity Search, and Indexing in Multimedia Archives) • Yahoo! Research Latin America

  10. Lines of research(1) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • Algorithms and data structures • Applied cryptography • Computer security • Collaborative systems • Databases • Educational informatics

  11. Lines of research(2) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • Human-computer interaction • Logic for Computer Science • Mesh algorithms and applications • Networks, distributed systems and parallelism • Programming languages • Software engineering • Web research

  12. Researchresults(1) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • 50 ISI-indexed international articles (2007-2009)‏ • ‏100 papers on average per year, in congress and international conferences • International conferences started by DCC professors • Members of journal editorial boards • Chilean government committees consultant

  13. Researchresults(2) …35 years developing Computing in Chile • Consulting for Industry • Books, book chapters, and others • Close research ties with major universities and labs worldwide (USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, etc.)

  14. Challenges …35 years developing Computing in Chile • Increase the number of pre and postgraduate students • Generate new research associations • Increase relation to Industry • Introduce to large-scale projects • Stimulate multi-disciplinary research

  15. DCC 1975 - 2010 …35 years developing Computing in Chile DCC 2009

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