Dr. Jennifer Rexford

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Rexford is a Professor of Computer Science and the Gordon Y.S. Wu Professor of Engineering at Princeton University, where she also serves as Provost. Her research interests lie primarily in internet policy, web protocols, and network design, with a particular focus on issues surrounding data networks. She has supervised numerous doctoral students and has significantly contributed to the field through a variety of publications and talks, including a notable presentation at the SIGCOMM '17 conference. Her work often explores the complex interactions of internet service provider networks and the efficiencies of routing architectures. Rexford is also deeply invested in educating the next generation of engineers, having taught a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, particularly related to internet technologies and programming systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-09-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Leading research in computer networks and internet policy.

Courses

EGR 194: Introduction to Engineering COS 217: Introduction to Programming Systems COS 316: Principles of Computer System Design COS 461: Computer Networks COS 561: Advanced Computer Networks

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.