Dr. Horace Yuen

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Biography

Horace Yuen is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. He received his Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. His research interests lie in the realms of quantum cryptography and its applications to secure communication systems.

Research Interests

Quantum Cryptography Physics-based Mathematics Classical Cryptography

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Currently focusing on quantum classical cryptography and the development of new techniques in secure communication.

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.