Cornell University

Ithaca, NY
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    383 faculty · 111 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science60 faculty · 15 courses avg h-index 35.6 #11 of 88 in Computer Science
    Jon Kleinberg, Tisch University Professor of Computer Science and Information Science h-index 115
    Es on issues at the interface of networks and information, with an emphasis on the social and information networks that underpin the Web and other online media. His work has been supported by an NSF Career Award, an ONR Young Investigator A
    Notable: “Authoritative sources in a hyperlinked environment” (1999) · 9,061 citations
    Joseph Halpern, Joseph C. Ford Chair, Professor of Computer Science h-index 78
    Ed on the interface between game and decision theory and computer science, on reasoning about knowledge and uncertainty, and on causality. He also did work on security, (fault tolerant) distributed computing, and modal logic. His work
    Notable: “Proceedings of the 20th conference on Uncertainty in artificial intelligence” (2004) · 1,548 citations
    Bharath Hariharan, Associate Professor of Computer Science h-index 76
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Vision
    Notable: “Densely Connected Convolutional Networks” (2017) · 44,703 citations
    Claire Cardie, John C. Ford Professor of Engineering; Associate Dean h-index 74
    Human Centered Natural Language Processing Human Interaction Natural Language Processing
    Notable: “Constrained K-means Clustering with Background Knowledge” (2001) · 2,421 citations
    Courses: Fundamental Programming Concepts · Introduction to Computing: A Design and Development Perspective · Introduction to Computing: An Engineering and Science Perspective · Short Course in MATLAB · Short Course in Python · Choices and Consequences in Computing +9 more
    Economics59 faculty · 17 courses avg h-index 21.1 #17 of 104 in Economics
    Ravi Kanbur, T.H. Lee Professor of World Affairs h-index 66
    Notable: “World development report 2000/2001 : attacking poverty” (2001) · 2,782 citations
    Eswar Prasad, Nandlal P. Tolani Senior Professor h-index 57
    The macroeconomics of globalization, the relationship between growth and volatility, and the Chinese and Indian economies. Many of his research papers and quotes from his speeches have been cited extensively in the international pre
    Notable: “Financial Globalization: A Reappraisal” (2006) · 931 citations
    Stephen Coate, Kiplinger Professor of Public Policy h-index 39
    Stephen Coate is an economist who develops theoretical models to analyze public policy issues. He has studied a broad range of contemporary issues, including affirmative action, the design of welfare programs, public health insurance, pet o
    Notable: “An Economic Model of Representative Democracy” (1997) · 1,669 citations
    Lawrence Blume, Kenneth O. Reed Professor h-index 39
    Evolutionary processes in markets and games Economic theory Game theory Publications "Optimality and Natural Selection in Markets," (with D. Easley), Journal of Economic Theory , forthcoming "The Algebraic Geometry of Perfect and Sequential
    Notable: “On the private provision of public goods” (1986) · 2,310 citations
    Courses: Principles of Micro-Economics Supplement · Principles of Macro-Economics Supplement · Foundations of Microeconomics · Introductory Microeconomics · Introductory Macroeconomics · Teaching and Learning Economics +11 more
    Animal Science57 faculty avg h-index 20.3
    Thomas Overton, Department Chair, Professor of Dairy Nutrition h-index 56
    Notable: “The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System model for evaluating herd nutrition and nutrient excretion” (2003) · 709 citations
    Miel Hostens, Robert and Anne Everett Associate Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “Risk factors for post partum ovarian dysfunction in high producing dairy cows in Belgium: A field study” (2000) · 516 citations
    Michael Van Amburgh, Professor of Dairy Nutrition h-index 37
    Notable: “The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System model for evaluating herd nutrition and nutrient excretion” (2003) · 709 citations
    Julio Giordano, Professor of Dairy Cattle Biology and Management h-index 30
    Notable: “Physiological and practical effects of progesterone on reproduction in dairy cattle” (2014) · 254 citations
    Human Resources Management55 faculty avg h-index 18.3 #23 of 100 in Business & Management
    Michael F. Lovenheim, Professor, Economics h-index 35
    Labor economics, public finance, and the economics of education, with a particular focus on the interplay between education systems and the labor market. Recent education papers examine the effect of state higher education funding on lo
    Notable: “Do Family Wealth Shocks Affect Fertility Choices? Evidence from the Housing Market” (2012) · 325 citations
    Bradford Bell, William J. Conaty Professor in Strategic Human Resources h-index 28
    Training and development, team development and effectiveness, and virtual work. His research has appeared in a number of journals, including the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, Academy of
    Notable: “Work Groups and Teams in Organizations” (2003) · 1,387 citations
    Sarosh C. Kuruvilla, Andrew J. Nathanson Family Professor h-index 28
    Economic development, and labor and human resource policy for countries have focused on ensuring that these policies complement and strengthen each other. Some of his research projects in this domain have focused on how to create nationa
    Harry Charles Katz, Professor, Global Labor and Work h-index 27
    Government50 faculty · 16 courses avg h-index 23.3 #8 of 100 in Political Science
    Sidney Tarrow, Emeritus Maxwell Upson Professor h-index 70
    Jonathan Kirshner, Stephen and Barbara Friedman Professor Emeritus h-index 48
    International Relations Economics and national security The politics of money Politics and film 214 White Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 United States
    Jason Frank, John L. Senior Professor; Director of Oversight h-index 46
    Democratic Theory Modern Political Theory American Political Thought Revolutions Political Aesthetics In the news School of Criticism and Theory marks 50 years of intellectual exchange Ten A&S faculty honored with endowed professorships
    Victor Nee, Frank and Rosa Rhodes Professor h-index 43
    Political Theory; Economic Sociology, Stratification/Inequality, Immigration and Race, Transitions from State Socialism 214 White Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 United States
    Courses: FWS: Power and Politics · Disagreement · Introduction to American Government and Politics · Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics · Introduction to Africana Studies · Introduction to Political Theory +10 more
    Mechanical Engineering49 faculty · 12 courses avg h-index 31.8 #17 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Lawrence Bonassar, Professor h-index 74
    Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Biomedical Engineering Polymers and Soft Matter Rapid Prototyping Mechanics of Biological Materials Bioengineering Molecular and Cellular Engineering Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Molecular Biotechnolog
    Notable: “Rapid 3D printing of anatomically accurate and mechanically heterogeneous aortic valve hydrogel scaffolds” (2012) · 683 citations
    Robert F. Shepherd, Director of Graduate Studies & John F. Carr Professor h-index 62
    Ed on developing polymeric and colloidal suspensions as ‘inks’ for 3D printers. He also fabricated microfluidic devices to synthesize single micron to millimeter scale parts (e.g., glass and silicon microgears). Concurrently to
    Notable: “Multigait soft robot” (2011) · 2,066 citations
    Rebecca J. Barthelmie, Professor h-index 62
    Professor Barthelmie’s research is focused on wind energy resources and wind turbine wakes within and downwind of large wind farms both on- and offshore. In Denmark, she ran the offshore wind energy network and she was involved in the
    Notable: “Analytical modelling of wind speed deficit in large offshore wind farms” (2006) · 931 citations
    Jian-Xun Wang, Associate Professor h-index 56
    Dr. Wang’s research focuses on computational science and engineering, leveraging the synergy of advanced AI/ML, heterogeneous data, numerical techniques, and high-performance GPU computing. His work emphasizes the deep integration of AI/ML
    Notable: “The first data release (DR1) of the LAMOST regular survey” (2015) · 855 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering · Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Engineers · Modeling and Simulation of Real-World Scientific Problems · First-Year Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering · Statics and Mechanics of Solids · Dynamics +6 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Cornell University. Cornell University in Ithaca, NY reports an overall acceptance rate of 8.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 18.8%, an SAT middle 50% of 1510–1560, a class size of 3,500, and a yield of 64.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Largest Ivy. Has both private and state-funded (contract) colleges. Acceptance rate varies by college from ~4% to ~18%.