Dr. Jayadev Misra

Professor

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Biography

Jayadev Misra works in the area of concurrent programming with an emphasis on rigorous methods to improve the programming process. He has contributed to the UNITY methodology, alongside Mani Chandy, which has influenced both academia and industry, leading to the development of various tools and research projects. Misra and Chandy, along with Randy Bryant, have been pioneers in the field of distributed discrete event simulation. He is currently developing a programming language called 'Orc,' which focuses on concurrent orchestrations of interacting components. Misra is spearheading efforts, in collaboration with Tony Hoare, to automate the verification of large-scale programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of Texas • Austin, Texas, USA

The position entails conducting research and mentoring students in the field of computer science.

Awards

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Member of the National Academy of Engineering

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Member

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Harry H. Goode Memorial Award

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Distinguished Alumnus

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Doctor Honoris Causa

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Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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Distinguished Teaching Professor

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ACM Fellow

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IEEE Fellow

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.