Dr. Joel Friedman

Professor

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Biography

Joel Friedman is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of British Columbia. He obtained his A.B. from Harvard College in 1984 and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1987. Following his graduation, he served as an Assistant Professor at Princeton University from 1987 to 1993, and then joined UBC where he was promoted to Associate Professor in 1994 and later to Professor in 2001. His research centers around algorithms, with a particular focus on graph eigenvalues and expansion connections in various fields including error-correcting codes, nonblocking networks, differential geometry, number theory, and mathematical physics. Additionally, he has experience as a Quantitative Analyst at D.E. Shaw & Co. from 1998 to 1999.

Research Interests

Algorithms Graph Eigenvalues Error Correcting Codes Nonblocking Networks Differential Geometry Number Theory Mathematical Physics

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Princeton University •

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia •

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia •

Quantitative Analyst

— Present

D.E. Shaw & Co. •

Awards

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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Faculty Research Fellowship

Courses

Theory of Automata, Formal Languages, Computability Topics in Algorithms and Complexity Introduction to Theory of Computing Topics in Theory of Computation Numerical Approximation and Discretization

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.