Dr. Gilbert Bernstein

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gilbert Bernstein is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, specializing in areas including Computer Graphics and Programming Languages, particularly focusing on high-performance domain-specific languages (DSLs). He obtained his PhD from Stanford University, where he worked under the guidance of Pat Hanrahan. Before joining UW, he was a postdoctoral scholar at UC Berkeley. Bernstein's ongoing research includes the debugging of CAD programs, the development of compiler techniques for finite element methods, and advances in semantics compilation, alongside various collaborations involving different domains such as networked DSLs and garment design tools. He has guided several PhD students and currently mentors students from different universities. His research contributions have been presented at top-tier conferences and his work is characterized by a focus on practical applications in graphics and computational engineering. Bernstein continues to explore innovative solutions in differentiable programming and geometry.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in Computer Science and Engineering.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.