Dr. Ethan Katz Bassett

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ethan Katz-Bassett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University, with an affiliate position in the Computer Science Department. His research focuses on networks and distributed systems, aiming to improve the reliability and performance of Internet services. Katz-Bassett employs a measurement-driven approach, conducting detailed network assessments to understand operators' needs and identify bottlenecks in existing systems. His work includes significant contributions to Internet routing, measuring and improving routing security with methodologies like RPKI adoption analysis. He has worked on multiple projects, including developing systems like LIFEGUARD, which identifies persistent Internet failures, and Odin, a scalable fault-tolerant measurement system for Microsoft's content delivery network. In addition to his research, Katz-Bassett has actively collaborated with industry leaders such as Google and Facebook, contributing to various significant publications and receiving awards for his impactful work. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Washington and joined Columbia University in 2017 after being a part of USC's faculty.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Teaches and conducts research in electrical engineering and computer science.

Andrew Erna Viterbi Early Career Chair

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Provided leadership in networking and systems research initiatives.

Awards

#2019

SIGCOMM Rising Star Award

2019-01-01
#2016

Google Faculty Research Award

2016-01-01
#2014

NSF CAREER Award

2014-01-01

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)