Dr. Kang Shin

Professor

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Biography

Kang G. Shin is the Kevin and Nancy O'Connor Professor at the University of Michigan's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. With 46.5 years of academic experience, he has supervised 93 PhD students and worked with numerous postdocs and visitors. His research interests include mobile wireless networking, cognitive radio, software-defined wireless networks, and 5G technologies. He also specializes in cyber-physical systems that integrate embedded applications with real-world physical systems, focusing on low-power, real-time operating systems and middleware. His impactful contributions extend to resilient and efficient cloud computing, emphasizing virtualization-based server operations, resource management, and service operation efficiency. Active in research, Professor Shin continues to lead major projects and guide students in innovative research areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1975-01-01 — 2025-12-31

The University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Retired Professor with extensive teaching and research experience.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science