Dr. Corey Baker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Corey E. Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California. He earned his Doctorate and Master's degrees from the University of Florida and holds a Master's degree from California State University, Los Angeles, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University. His extensive experience includes serving as an Application Framework Engineer at Apple Inc. and as a faculty member at the University of Kentucky, where he was recognized with the UK Inclusive Excellence Award for his efforts in diversifying graduate programs in Computer Science and Engineering. Baker is a University of California Presidents Postdoctoral Fellow and has worked under notable mentorship in the Qualcomm Institute. His research focuses on Network Reconnaissance Lab (NetRecon), exploring full stack systems for opportunistic networking, aimed at improving access to information in resource-deprived areas, particularly during natural disasters. His work is published in various conferences and highlighted in significant media outlets.

Research Interests

Experience

Application Framework Engineer

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Apple Inc. • California

Worked on health research frameworks like CareKit and ResearchKit.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Kentucky • Kentucky

Facilitated graduate campus visit program aimed at diversifying the field of Computer Science.

Awards

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University of Kentucky Inclusive Excellence Award

2019-01-01
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Florida Education Fund McKnight William R. Jones Valuable Mentor Award

2015-01-01
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University of California Presidents Postdoctoral Fellowship

2015-01-01
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Florida Education Fund McKnight Dissertation Fellow

2014-01-01
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National GEM Consortium Ph.D Fellowship

2010-01-01
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National Science Foundation LSAMP Bridge Doctorate Fellowship

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.