Soulé named an ACM distinguished member
Robert Soulé has been named a distinguished member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Soulé, associate professor of computer science, was cited for “contributions to networked systems, including in-network computing.” Soulé’s research focuses include distributed systems, databases, and programming languages. He has also investigated new ways to make computing more sustainable, such as developing systems that send computer traffic to a path that consumes energy from a green energy source, and creating a system that chooses a path that minimizes overall power consumption. He has also teamed up with other Yale researchers to develop network hardware that can go into idle mode when it’s inactive, similar to how some cars automatically turn off at red lights.
The ACM named 61 new Distinguished Members. All the 2025 inductees are registered members of the prestigious scholarly society and were selected by their peers for significant technical achievements and/or volunteer service. ACM President Yannis Ioannidis said the annual announcement of distinguished members is one of the organization’s most important events.
“It’s our opportunity to recognize computing innovators whose efforts and creativity underpin the technologies that shape our world,” he said. “And for those new distinguished members who are being recognized for their service, we’re underscoring that our field depends on colleagues who volunteer their time to serve the greater good. We’re excited to see how these leaders will continue to shape our increasingly digital society.”
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Dec 17, 2025
