Dr. Fred Schneider

Professor

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Biography

Fred B. Schneider is the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University, where he has been a faculty member since 1983. His research interests lie in the areas of fault-tolerance and security, particularly in the context of concurrent and distributed systems operating in high-integrity and mission-critical environments. Schneider's academic contributions include serving as Editor-in-Chief for Distributed Computing and participating in numerous editorial and program committees. He has also been influential in various national committees related to cybersecurity and has held positions such as the Chief Scientist for the NSF Science Technology Center (TRUST). Schneider has received several prestigious awards for his excellence in teaching and contributions to the field, including the IBM Faculty Development Award and fellowships from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association for Computing Machinery, and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to enhancing systems' trustworthiness and resilience through rigorous research and practical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1983-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Serving as a faculty member and leading research in computer science with special focus on security and fault-tolerant systems.

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)

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ACM SIGOPS Hall of Fame Award

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture