Dr. Bashir Al Hashimi

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Biography

Bashir M. Al-Hashimi is a distinguished professor in Engineering and an academic leader and entrepreneur at King's College London. He currently serves as Vice President for Research & Innovation and holds the title of ARM Professor of Computer Engineering, a role he has had since 2007. His pioneering research focuses on hardware-software co-design for energy-efficient computing, which underpins transformative impacts on modern digital technologies, with innovations embedded in billions of smartphones worldwide. Al-Hashimi is co-director of King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and has previously served as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences at King’s and in a similar role at the University of Southampton. He is a highly cited researcher with over 400 publications, has authored eight books, and has successfully supervised 52 PhD students. His accolades include being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. He has received several awards for excellence in technical achievements, including the IET Faraday Medal and the IEEE–HKN Outstanding Technical Achievement Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice President (Research & Innovation)

2022-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, ENG, United Kingdom

Overseeing the research initiatives and innovation strategies at the university.

ARM Professor of Computer Engineering

2007-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, ENG, United Kingdom

Leading research and education in the field of computer engineering.

Awards

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IET Faraday Medal

2020-01-01
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IEEE–HKN Asad M. Madni Outstanding Technical Achievement and Excellence Award

2025-01-01

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.