Dr. Daniel Spielman

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Spielman is a Sterling Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, with additional appointments in Statistics & Data Science, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has published extensively in areas such as design analysis algorithms, network science, machine learning, and digital communications scientific computing. Spielman has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to mathematics and computer science, including the Gödel Prize and the Polya Prize. His work often focuses on creating efficient algorithms for complex computations, influencing both theoretical and applied aspects of computing. He has been invited to speak at the International Congress of Mathematicians multiple times and has held several fellowships and investigator positions, including being named a MacArthur Fellow and a Simons Investigator. His research also encompasses work related to low-density parity-check codes and graph theory, showcasing his versatility across multiple domains of mathematical inquiry.

Research Interests

Awards

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AMS Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectureship

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Gödel Prize

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Polya Prize

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Invited Speaker

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MacArthur Fellowship

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Simons Investigator

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Fellow

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Rolf Nevanlinna Prize

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Fulkerson Prize

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship

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NSF CAREER Award

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.