Marina Blanton Named One of 56 ACM Distinguished Members
Marina Blanton, an Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo, has been named a 2024 ACM Distinguished Member in recognition of her contributions to privacy-preserving computation.
Each year, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) honors a select group of professionals whose technical achievements and service have significantly advanced the field. This year, Blanton is among 56 distinguished individuals receiving this prestigious recognition.
“Each year we look forward to selecting a new class of ACM Distinguished Members from among our worldwide association of 110,000 colleagues,” explained ACM President Yannis Ioannidis. “ACM’s motto is ‘advancing computing as a science and profession.’ To fulfill our mission, we rely completely on our volunteers—from organizing technical conferences to editing research journals and managing professional development activities. In turn, all these efforts lay a foundation that supports computing professionals throughout their careers. The Distinguished Members Program not only celebrates innovation but also underscores the value of being part of a vibrant technical community.”
The 2024 ACM Distinguished Members work at leading universities, corporations, and research institutions in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, India, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This year’s class of Distinguished Members made contributions in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mobile networks, software, and numerous other areas.
Blanton’s research focuses on developing secure computation methods that strengthen data privacy—an increasingly critical aspect of modern computing. Her recognition places her among an elite group of scholars and industry leaders driving the future of technology.
