Research Interests
Dr. Cooper is the leader of the
Scalar Compiler group at Rice, often called (affectionately) the
Massively
Scalar Compiler Project.
The Scalar Compiler group investigates issues
that relate to optimization and code generation for modern machines.
In the past, the group has worked on classical analysis and optimization
problem, on compilation problems for embedded systems, and on problems
that arise in preparing code for execution on Grids.
His current research projects include work on
optimization and code generation
for advanced microprocessors,
an investigation of
adaptive compiler technology,
and the
vGrADS project.
He has an active interest in object-level optimization.
Administrative Responsibilities
Dr. Cooper is currently chair of Rice's Computer Science Department.
(His term runs from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2008.)
In that capacity, he has responsibilities related to recruiting faculty,
staff, and graduate students.
Your initial contact for such matters should be
Ms. B.J. Smith, email address bjsmith at cs.rice.edu or 713 348 4834.
Scholarly Interests
- With Linda Torczon, he has written a textbook on compiler construction,
Engineering A Compiler, published by Elsevier Morgan-Kaufmann
The first printing contains inevitable errors, summarized in
an online errata page.
- Since the late 1990s, his group has worked on problems in the area of
adaptive compilation.
- Several of his recent papers have been published in forums that are
hard to find. Copies are
posted here.
Other Interests
- Comp 412:
Dr. Cooper has taught this course many times. He currently trades
off with Professor Kennedy in teaching it. They share the same
teaching materials.
- Comp 512:
This course has been offered infrequently since Dr. Cooper became
chair. It is offered in the Spring of 2006.
- Anne and Charles
Duncan Hall; this "unofficial" web site tries to answer many
of your questions about Duncan Hall, from the perspective of someone
who had an inside view of the design and construction. It includes
some of the best lies that tour guides tell about the building.
- My kids (sorry, no pictures)
Dr. Cooper is a member of
HiPerSoft
and CITI.
