Honoring Raj Reddy

Raj Reddy, a pioneer in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence and speech recognition, was awarded an honorary doctor of science and technology degree during CMU’s 2022 Commencement.

Already the Moza Bint Nasser University Professor of Computer Science and Robotics and the founding director of the Robotics Institute, Reddy, a former dean of SCS, has had an impact on SCS and the field of computer science that cannot be overstated. Reddy served as co-chair of President Clinton’s Information Technology Advisory Committee from 1999 to 2001 and has received many awards from around the world, including the 1994 Turing Award.

“Raj is truly a living legend," said CMU President Farnam Jahanian. "He has also been an inspiration to countless students, alumni and collaborators who have benefited from his wisdom, mentorship and example.”