Dr. Florian Schaub

Associate Professor

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Biography

Florian Schaub is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, where he holds dual appointments in the School of Information and the College of Engineering's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on user interaction with data and technology, particularly how people understand and control their personal data in the context of privacy and security. Schaub employs various methodologies from social computing, human-computer interaction, and machine learning, aiming to make technology more accessible and effective for everyday users. His work has implications for the design of privacy policies, tools for user engagement, and educational systems around data literacy. He also mentors PhD students, guiding future researchers in these critical areas of study.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Florian Schaub teaches and conducts research on human-computer interaction and data privacy.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science