Dr. Amit Levy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amit Levy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Princeton University, where he leads the Praxis lab. His research focuses on building systems that empower developers to create practical secure operating systems, embedded systems, and distributed systems. He designs secure systems that prioritize user agency rather than imposing restrictions. He is actively advising a group of remarkable PhD students and has published several impactful papers in the area of secure application development.

Research Interests

Secure Systems Distributed Systems Embedded Systems Programming Languages

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.