Dr. David Keyes

Professor

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Biography

David Keyes is a Professor at Columbia University's Data Science Institute, focusing on applied mathematics, computer science, and mechanical engineering. He was the founding Dean and Director of the Extreme Computing Research Center at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Keyes specializes in scalable solvers, targeting emerging architectures, and collaborates on large-scale applications in energy and environmental modeling. He has developed various techniques to enhance computational efficiency, including Newton-Krylov-Schwarz methods and multilevel solvers. He has received recognition including the Gordon Bell Prizes and multiple awards for distinguished service in the field of computation. Keyes holds a B.S.E. from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University, with a career encompassing teaching at prestigious institutions like Yale and Old Dominion University.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Teaching courses in applied mathematics and applied physics.

Founding Dean

2009-01-01 — Present

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology •

Established the university's Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.

Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Extreme Computing Research Center •

Led research initiatives in high-performance computing and scalable solvers.

Awards

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Sidney Fernbach Award

2007-01-01
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Gordon Bell Prize

2024-01-01
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SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession

2011-01-01
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IEEE TCPP Outstanding Service Contributions Award

2025-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)