Dr. Jayadev Acharya

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jayadev Acharya joined Cornell University in August 2016 as an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering after spending several years as a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was promoted to Associate Professor in June 2022. Acharya earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and holds a B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. His research contributions are primarily in areas including information theory, algorithmic statistics, and machine learning, with a keen interest in understanding the trade-offs related to various resources such as data, memory, and time in statistical learning problems. During his graduate work, he focused on aspects such as compression and statistical estimation, especially within large problem domains. Acharya's academic journey is marked by several accolades, reflecting his commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Kenneth Goldman ’71 Excellence Teaching Award

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MIT Energy Initiative Fellowship

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Shannon Graduate Fellowship

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Jack Keil Wolf Student Paper Award

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture