# Ian Foster

Developed grid computing methods and built Globus, a data management platform used in scientific research. Leads programs applying distributed systems and AI to scientific data analysis.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Professor of Computer Science, University of Chicago; Argonne Fellow
- Industry: High-Performance Computing & Tech Education
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/ian-foster
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [UChicago CS](https://cs.uchicago.edu/people/ian-foster/)
2. [Globus](https://www.globus.org/)