Dr. Hai Zhou

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Biography

Hai Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Computer Science. He directs the NuLogiCS Research Group, focusing on Logical Methods for Computer Systems (LogiCS), which involves using logic to construct reactive computer systems in hardware, software, and protocols while verifying properties such as correctness, security, and efficiency. His research interests extend to algorithms, formal methods, optimization, applications security, and machine learning, along with their interplay with economics.

Research Interests

Logical Methods For Computer Systems Algorithms Formal Methods Optimization Application Security Machine Learning Economics

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.