Dr. Dilma Da Silva

Professor

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Biography

Dilma Da Silva is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, where she holds the position of Ford Motor Company Design Professor II and Regents Professor. With a robust educational background, she earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997, and both her M.S. and B.S. degrees in Computer Science from Universidade de São Paulo in 1990 and 1986, respectively. Her primary research interests encompass various domains such as Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Distributed Computing, and High-End Computing.

Research Interests

Cloud Computing Operating Systems Distributed Computing High-End Computing

Awards

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ACM Distinguished Speaker

#2011

ACM Distinguished Scientist

#2011

IBM Research Division Award

#2009

Pat Goldberg Paper Award

#2008

Paper Award USENIX File Storage Technologies (FAST) Conference

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Research Productivity Award

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Doctoral Fellowship

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.