Prof. Dr. Timothy Roscoe

Full Professor of Computer Science in the Systems Group at ETH Zurich, pioneer of multikernel operating systems (Barrelfish), hardware-software co-design, and high-performance distributed systems architectures.

Official faculty profile ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Hardware-Software Co-Design, Barrelfish OS, Network Systems
Academic position: Full Professor of Computer Science / Systems Group, D-INFK
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in computer systems, robotics, or ultrafast lasers are advised to consult formal department application channels.

ETH Zurich guide ↗Computer-science subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

Reviewed 2026-10-14 · Editorial standards · Report an issue