
- Nationality
- United States
- Life
- 1962 – present
- Roles
- academic
Daniel Huttenlocher is a prominent computer scientist who has made significant contributions to computer vision and machine learning research. He served as the inaugural dean of Cornell Tech, Cornell University's graduate school in New York City, where he helped establish the institution's focus on technology innovation and entrepreneurship. His research has spanned image processing, computational geometry, and the intersection of technology with society. Huttenlocher has been influential in shaping academic approaches to technology education and has held leadership roles at major technology institutions, contributing to discourse on how universities should prepare students for technology-driven futures.
Huttenlocher is a computer scientist with expertise in computer vision and machine learning who rose to prominence through academic research and institutional leadership. He became widely recognized as the founding dean of Cornell Tech, where he shaped the school's mission around technology innovation. His work bridges fundamental computer science research with practical applications and technology policy.
Last updated 31 August 2026