Dr. Jeffrey Bilmes

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Biography

Jeffrey Bilmes is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Washington. He earned his PhD in 1999 from the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests include speech recognition, human-computer interaction, and machine learning applications in linguistics. He has collaborated on various projects, notably with Katrin Kirchhoff, Howard Chizeck, James Landay, Patricia Dowden, and Richard Wright on initiatives like the Vocal Joystick, a pioneering interface designed for individuals with disabilities. Throughout his career, Bilmes has contributed to advancing the fields of natural language processing and computational linguistics through his innovative research and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. His work continues to influence both academic and practical applications in the realm of language technology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.