Dr. Jakub Szefer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jakub Szefer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. He focuses on the design and implementation of systems for hardware-software co-design and optimization, particularly in the areas of energy-efficient computing. His research intersects computer architecture, machine learning, and optimization techniques, aiming to advance the capabilities and efficiency of computing systems. He has contributed numerous publications to relevant conferences and journals, demonstrating significant advancements in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-08-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on energy-efficient computing and system optimization.

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.