Professor 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
GRE General
Prerequisites
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.