Dr. Alexander Ioannidis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ioannidis earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University in Computational Mathematical Engineering, and his M.S. in Management Science Engineering with a focus on Optimization. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in Chemistry and Physics, and earned an M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge in Computational Biology. His research focuses on designing algorithms and applying computational methods to precision health challenges, particularly in genomics and clinical data science, along with AI applications in healthcare. He holds positions as an Assistant Professor of Research in both the Genetics and Biomedical Data Science departments at Stanford University, where he also contributes to various advisory committees and editorial boards, including the Journal of Human Genomics.

Research Interests

Courses

BMDS 272 DESIGN 266 GENE 399 BMDS 399 BIO 300X GENE 260 BIODS 295

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.