Dr. Gokhan Tur

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Biography

Gokhan Tur is a faculty member at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, University of Illinois. His research focuses on the development of innovative tools and methodologies for evaluating artificial intelligence models, particularly in collaboration with industry partners. Tur's recent work includes the paper 'YourBench: Easy Custom Evaluation Sets Everyone,' where he and his team developed a model repository on Hugging Face that allows enterprises to tailor evaluations for their specific data needs. This research has garnered significant media attention, including features on platforms like VentureBeat, showcasing the impact of customized evaluation metrics on AI model performance. His contributions to the field of computer science aim to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications in AI.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in computer science, focusing on AI and machine learning evaluations.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.