Dr. Afsaneh Rahbar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Afsaneh Rahbar is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. She specializes in various areas of computer engineering, particularly in compilers, high-performance computing, compute clusters, distributed systems, and data center networks. Afsaneh obtained her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Rice University in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Her research focuses on optimizing computing processes and improving network efficiencies, and she has published several papers in international conferences that explore innovative protocols and algorithms within these fields. As a dedicated educator, she teaches multiple courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering, aiming to enrich her students' learning experiences with advanced topics in software engineering and systems programming. Her interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for the dynamic challenges in the field of engineering.

Research Interests

Courses

ECE 651: Software Engineering ECE 650: Systems Programming Engineering ECE 590: Advanced Topics Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 496: Special Topics Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 495: Special Topics Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 351: Software Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)