Dr. Jeremiah Blocki

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeremiah M. Blocki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. He joined the department in Fall 2016, having obtained his PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014 and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Carnegie Mellon University in 2009. His research primarily focuses on the development and analysis of data independent memory hard functions and related cryptographic protocols. Notably, he has contributed to significant publications in prestigious conferences such as CRYPTO and CCS, exploring efficient computation methods, attacks, and constructions surrounding memory hard functions and bandwidth-hard functions. His work has implications in enhancing data security and robustness against various cyber attacks.

Research Interests

Memory Hard Functions Cryptography Data Security

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.