Dr. Cristian Danescu Niculescu Mizil

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cristian Danescu-Niculescu-Mizil is an associate professor in the Department of Information Science at Cornell University. His research focuses on developing computational methods to enhance the understanding of conversational practices. By creating tools that improve communication effectiveness, his work aims to foster meaningful interactions and address social behaviors in online communities. He has received various awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and multiple Paper Awards from conferences such as WWW and CSCW. His findings have garnered attention from prominent media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and NPR, highlighting the societal impact of his research. Cristian has been invited to speak at various conferences and workshops, sharing insights on Natural Language Processing and its applications in mental health. He teaches courses in NLP and social interaction, aiming to educate the next generation of researchers and practitioners in these pivotal areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Member of the Department of Information Science, focusing on computational methods for conversational practices.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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ICWSM 2025 Test Time Award

2025-06-25
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WWW 2013 Paper Award

2013-01-01
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CSCW 2017 Paper Award

2017-01-01

Courses

NLP Social Interaction (INFO/CS 6742) Language Information (INFO/CS 4300)

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:27
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test Scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
GMAT
Total Score
Required:710
Overall
Required:710
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Two required essays
  • Transcripts
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Letters of professional recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / Johnson Graduate School of Management MBA

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.92
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC CAS report
  • LSAT or GRE score
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Law / Cornell Law School JD

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.89
Prerequisites
Biology (2 semesters with lab) Chemistry (2 semesters with lab) Organic Chemistry (1-2 semesters with lab) Physics (2 semesters with lab) Writing Intensive courses (2 semesters)
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS application
  • MCAT scores
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Weill Cornell secondary application
Specialization Notes

Department of Medicine / Weill Cornell Medical College MD

Bachelor Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:130
Overall
Required:130
Prerequisites
Secondary school diploma
Application Checklist
  • Common Application
  • Cornell Writing Supplement
  • Official transcripts
  • School Report
  • Counselor Recommendation
  • Two Teacher Evaluations
  • Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT required for Fall 2026)
Specialization Notes

General Undergraduate Admission for all Departments