Ramesh Yerraballi

Dr. Ramesh Yerraballi serves as a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where he has established himself as one of the most popular professors over the past 17 years. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Osmania University, India, followed by a PhD in Computer Science from Old Dominion University, Virginia. Before joining UT Austin in 2008, he gained valuable teaching experience at Midwestern State University and The University of Texas at Arlington. His expertise spans a broad range of computing disciplines, including operating systems, embedded systems, computer architecture, network protocols, and machine learning. His teaching portfolio encompasses both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular focus on fundamental computing courses such as Introduction to Computing and Operating Systems. His research contributions include work on distributed video on demand systems, and he has developed educational tools like YDraw. Dr. Yerraballi's teaching excellence is evident through his comprehensive approach to computer science education, from theoretical foundations to practical applications, making complex technical concepts accessible to students. His dedication to undergraduate education and his ability to teach across the computing curriculum, from theory of computing to systems programming, has made him an invaluable asset to the university's engineering program.