World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Computer Science

D-Index
56
Citations
14364
World Ranking
4027
National Ranking
1919

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2017 - ACM Fellow For contributions to performance modeling and analysis of distributed computing systems

Overview

Mor Harchol-Balter is affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields including computer science, engineering, and business, management and accounting. The scientist has produced significant work in subfields such as management information systems, computer networks and communications, electrical and electronic engineering, information systems, and hardware and architecture.

The main topics of Mor Harchol-Balter's research include advanced queuing theory analysis, advanced wireless network optimization, cloud computing and resource management, optimization and search problems, parallel computing and optimization techniques, scheduling and optimization algorithms, and distributed and parallel computing systems.

Notable recent publications include:

  • Open problems in queueing theory inspired by datacenter computing, 2021, Queueing Systems
  • Optimal Scheduling in the Multiserver-job Model under Heavy Traffic, 2022, Proceedings of the ACM on Measurement and Analysis of Computing Systems
  • The Gittins Policy is Nearly Optimal in the M/G/k under Extremely General Conditions, 2020, Proceedings of the ACM on Measurement and Analysis of Computing Systems
  • The multiserver job queueing model, 2022, Queueing Systems
  • WCFS: a new framework for analyzing multiserver systems, 2022, Queueing Systems

Frequent co-authors in their research include Isaac Grosof, Alan Scheller-Wolf, Ziv Scully, Weina Wang, and Benjamin Wagner vom Berg.

Mor Harchol-Balter has published extensively in various venues, with a high number of contributions in ACM SIGMETRICS Performance Evaluation Review, arXiv (Cornell University), Proceedings of the ACM on Measurement and Analysis of Computing Systems, Queueing Systems, and Performance Evaluation.

Among their book publications, Mor Harchol-Balter authored "Introduction to Probability for Computing," published by Cambridge University Press in 2023.

In recognition of their work, they received the ACM Fellow award in 2017 for contributions to performance modeling and analysis of distributed computing systems.

Best Publications

  • Performance Modeling and Design of Computer Systems: Queueing Theory in Action

    Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Optimal power allocation in server farms

    Anshul Gandhi;Mor Harchol-Balter;Rajarshi Das;Charles Lefurgy

  • Exploiting process lifetime distributions for dynamic load balancing

    Mor Harchol-Balter;Allen B. Downey

  • ATLAS: A scalable and high-performance scheduling algorithm for multiple memory controllers

    Yoongu Kim;Dongsu Han;Onur Mutlu;Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Thread Cluster Memory Scheduling: Exploiting Differences in Memory Access Behavior

    Yoongu Kim;Michael Papamichael;Onur Mutlu;Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Analysis of SRPT scheduling: investigating unfairness

    Nikhil Bansal;Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Size-based scheduling to improve web performance

    Mor Harchol-Balter;Bianca Schroeder;Nikhil Bansal;Mukesh Agrawal

  • On Choosing a Task Assignment Policy for a Distributed Server System

    Mor Harchol-Balter;Mark E. Crovella;Cristina D. Murta

  • AutoScale: Dynamic, Robust Capacity Management for Multi-Tier Data Centers

    Anshul Gandhi;Mor Harchol-Balter;Ram Raghunathan;Michael A. Kozuch

  • Open versus closed: a cautionary tale

    Bianca Schroeder;Adam Wierman;Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Connection Scheduling in Web Servers

    Mark E. Crovella;Robert Frangioso;Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Optimality analysis of energy-performance trade-off for server farm management

    Anshul Gandhi;Varun Gupta;Mor Harchol-Balter;Michael A. Kozuch

  • Task assignment with unknown duration.

    Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Resource discovery in distributed networks

    Mor Harchol-Balter;Tom Leighton;Daniel Lewin

  • Borg: the next generation

    Muhammad Tirmazi;Adam Barker;Nan Deng;E. Haque

  • Analysis of join-the-shortest-queue routing for web server farms

    Varun Gupta;Mor Harchol Balter;Karl Sigman;Ward Whitt

  • Exploiting process lifetime distributions for dynamic load balancing

    Mor Harchol-Balter;Allen B. Downey

  • Method and apparatus for assigning tasks in a distributed server system

    Mor Harchol-Balter;Mark E. Crovella

  • Web servers under overload: How scheduling can help

    Bianca Schroeder;Mor Harchol-Balter

  • Performance Modeling and Design of Computer Systems: Contents

    Unknown

  • Task assignment in a distributed system (extended abstract): improving performance by unbalancing load

    Mark E. Crovella;Mor Harchol-Balter;Cristina D. Murta

Frequent Co-Authors

Alan Scheller-Wolf
Alan Scheller-Wolf Carnegie Mellon University
Adam Wierman
Adam Wierman California Institute of Technology
Michael Kozuch
Michael Kozuch Intel (United States)
Mark Crovella
Mark Crovella Boston University
Nikhil Bansal
Nikhil Bansal University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Jennifer Chayes
Jennifer Chayes University of California, Berkeley
Christian Borgs
Christian Borgs University of California, Berkeley
R. Srikant
R. Srikant University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Gregory R. Ganger
Gregory R. Ganger Carnegie Mellon University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring computer science opens doors to diverse online educational opportunities and dynamic career paths. Many students opt for online universities that are accredited, ensuring their degrees are recognized by employers and graduate schools. Accreditation provides confidence in the quality and integrity of your education.

For those passionate about interactive technology, a masters in game design online enables you to sharpen your creative and technical skills for roles in the booming gaming industry. Similarly, a cyber security bachelor degree online prepares students for in-demand careers protecting digital assets and critical infrastructure.

Computer science skills also transfer well into emerging fields. If you're interested in the intersection of technology and the built environment, an online construction management degree can pave the way for leadership roles in infrastructure and project development. Each of these pathways benefits from flexible online learning, allowing you to balance education with professional and personal commitments.

Best Scientists Citing Mor Harchol-Balter

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles