Dr. Adam Wierman

Professor

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Biography

Adam Wierman is the Carl F. Braun Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He received his B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001, followed by an M.S. in 2004 and a Ph.D. in 2007. Wierman began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Caltech from 2007 to 2012 and was promoted to Professor in 2012. He has held several leadership roles at Caltech, including Executive Officer from 2015 to 2020, Associate Director of Information Science Technology from 2015 to 2016, and Director of Information Science Technology from 2016 to 2025. His research focuses on sustainable computing and the development of new mathematical tools in machine learning, optimization, and control, with applications in network economics and the design of algorithms with provable guarantees for real-world systems such as data centers and transportation networks.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Started academic career focusing on research and teaching in computing and mathematical sciences.

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Promoted to full professor, leading advanced research projects in sustainable computing.

Carl F. Braun Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Current position leading research initiatives and courses in computing and mathematical sciences.

Executive Officer

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Managed academic programs and initiatives within the Computing department.

Associate Director, Information Science Technology

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Oversaw projects related to information science and technology.

Director, Information Science Technology

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Leading the information science technology department and advancing research initiatives.

Courses

CS/EE/IDS 143 – Networks: Algorithms & Architecture CS/EE 145 – Projects Networking CS 42 – Computer Science Education K-14 Settings CMS/CS/EE/IDS 144 – Networks: Structure & Economics

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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Specialization Notes

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