Dr. Dan Boneh

Professor

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Biography

Professor Boneh heads the applied cryptography group and co-directs the computer security lab at Stanford University. His research focuses on the applications of cryptography and computer security, including work on cryptosystems with novel properties, web security, mobile devices, and cryptanalysis. He is the author of hundreds of publications in the field and has received notable accolades including the 2014 ACM Prize and the 2013 Gödel Prize. In 2011, he received the Ishii Award for industry education innovation. Professor Boneh earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University before joining Stanford in 1997. His distinguished career includes being a Packard Fellow and a Sloan Fellow, which highlights his contributions to the field of computer science and education.

Research Interests

Cryptography Computer Security

Experience

Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leading research and teaching in the fields of cryptography and computer security.

Awards

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ACM Prize

2015-01-01
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Gödel Prize

2013-01-01
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IACR Fellow

2013-01-01
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Horizon Award

2006-01-01

Courses

CS 355 CS 251 CS 255 CS 499 CS 499P CHPR 399 CS 390A CS 390B CS 390C CHPR 290 APPPHYS 290 CS 399 CS 399P CS 199 CS 199P EE 300 CS 390D CS 192 PHYSICS 490 CS 191 EE 191 EE 391 EE 190 EE 390 CS 191W CS 155

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.