David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

The Cheriton School of Computer Science is named for David R. Cheriton, who earned his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in 1978. In 2005, Professor Cheriton made a transformational gift to the school that supports named chairs, faculty fellowships, and graduate scholarships.

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Cheriton School of Computer Science CRTAS recipients
Thursday, October 22, 2026

Four Cheriton School of Computer Science PhD students receive $120,000 each through federal scholarship program

Four PhD candidates at the Cheriton School of Computer Science — Abdulrahman Diaa, Artur Back de Luca, Ross Evans and Bihui Jin — have each received a Canada Graduate Research Scholarship–Doctoral.

Each scholarship provides $40,000 annually for three years, for a total of $120,000 per recipient. The awards recognize outstanding doctoral researchers and support the development of the next generation of research talent.

Leftto right: Dr. Janani Sundaresan and Professor Sepehr Assadi
Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Janani Sundaresan awarded 2026 Alumni Gold Medal

Recent PhD graduate Dr. Janani Sundaresan has been awarded Waterloo’s 2026 Alumni Gold Medal in recognition of exceptional academic achievements during her doctoral studies.

Conferred by Alumni Relations, the award consists of a 24-karat gold-plated medal embossed with the University of Waterloo’s seal.

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