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. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. from Rice University in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Her research interests include Compilers, High-Performance Computing, Compute Clusters, Distributed Systems, and Data Center Networks. Rahbar has contributed to various publications in the field, focusing on innovative algorithms and protocols for data communication and improvements in mobile ad-hoc networks. She teaches several courses related to Software Engineering and Systems Programming. Her work emphasizes the application of modern computer engineering techniques to solve practical problems in distributed systems and data management. Afsaneh is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and application of electrical and computer engineering domains through her teaching and research activities.

Research Interests

Compilers High-Performance Computing Compute Clusters Distributed Systems Data Center Networks

Courses

ECE 651: Software Engineering ECE 650: Systems Programming 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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)