Dr. Ashish Goel

Professor

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Biography

Ashish Goel is a Professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University, holding the Fortinet Founders Chair. He is also a Professor by courtesy in the Department of Computer Science. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford in 1999. Prior to his current position, he was an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Southern California from 1999 to 2002. His research interests include the design, analysis, and applications of algorithms, focusing on providing innovative solutions in Management Science and Engineering.

Research Interests

Algorithm Design Algorithm Analysis Algorithm Applications

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Management Science Engineering and Department of Computer Science, focusing on algorithms.

Awards

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Sloan Research Fellowship

2002-01-01
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Frederick E. Terman Fellow

2002-01-01
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CAREER Award

2002-01-01

Courses

MS&E 10SC MS&E 135 CS 499 CS 499P CS 390A CS 390B CS 390C MS&E 408 CS 399 CS 399P CS 199 CS 199P CME 291 CS 390D CME 400 CME 391 CS 192 CS 191 CS 191W MS&E 114 MS&E 214 MS&E 339 ENGR 62 MS&E 111 MS&E 211

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.