Purdue University Prof. Edward J. Delp named Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery

Edward J. Delp, Charles William Harrison Distinguished Professor in Purdue University’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) “for contributions to multimedia security, image and video compression, and image-based dietary assessment.”
The ACM Fellow designation is one of the highest honors in the computing field, recognizing the top 1% of ACM members for their outstanding accomplishments. Delp joins an elite group of researchers and innovators whose work has had a significant impact on the global computing landscape.
Delp’s research spans over four decades and has driven advancements in image and video analysis, medical imaging, and security. His pioneering efforts in developing compression techniques and algorithms have been widely adopted across industries, influencing how multimedia content is stored, transmitted, and processed.
“Being named an ACM Fellow is a tremendous honor, and I am grateful to my colleagues and students who have been part of this journey,” Delp said. “This recognition underscores the importance of collaborative research and innovation in advancing technology that touches so many aspects of our lives.”
In addition to his research, Delp is a dedicated educator, mentoring countless students who have gone on to make their own mark in academia and industry. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including Purdue’s Morrill Award and the IEEE Signal Processing Society Technical Achievement Award.
The Association for Computing Machinery, founded in 1947, is the world’s largest computing society, with over 100,000 members worldwide. Its Fellows Program highlights individuals whose achievements have advanced the computing profession and made a lasting impact on society.
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