Dr. Arvind Narayanan

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Biography

Arvind Narayanan is a Professor at Princeton University, serving in the Department of Computer Science and the Center for Information Technology Policy. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Texas, Austin in 2009. His research interests include the intersection of law and technology, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence and its implications for society. Narayanan has contributed significantly to the understanding of how AI technologies can be better governed and made safe for public use. He is also involved in educating the next generation of technologists and policy-makers, receiving accolades such as the 2025 Graduate Mentoring Award from the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning. Throughout his career, Narayanan has published important works in the field of technology policy and has participated in key conferences aimed at shaping the landscape of tech regulation.

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Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy, focusing on research at the intersection of law and technology.

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.