Dr. Akshitha Sriraman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Akshitha Sriraman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on bridging computer architecture and software systems, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and equity of hyperscale data centers. Sriraman's innovative solutions in hardware design have significantly impacted real-world hyperscale data centers, serving billions of users and saving substantial costs while reducing the global carbon footprint. She has been recognized for her contributions through various awards, including the 2022 ACM SIGARCH/IEEE TCCA Outstanding Dissertation Award Honorable Mention and the 2022 ACM SIGOPS Dennis M. Ritchie Doctoral Dissertation Award Honorable Mention. Additionally, she received the prestigious Facebook Fellowship as a Rising Star in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.