Dr. Kanianthra Chandy

Professor

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Biography

Professor Chandy builds and analyzes systems that sense and respond to changes. He is currently working on systems designed to sense and respond to various types of events, including seismic events, threat events resulting from the introduction of nuclear radiation material, fetal distress in medical scenarios, and changes occurring within power grids. His work focuses on the integration of sensor networks, cloud computing, and event-driven architectures to create robust systems. He employs a theoretical basis that includes optimization, control, machine learning, and game theory to enhance the capabilities of these systems. With a rich academic background and years of experience, Professor Chandy has made significant contributions to the field of computing and mathematical sciences, particularly in the areas of distributed systems and concurrent systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Ramo Professor, later Emeritus.

Executive Officer

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Oversaw the Computer Science department.

Deputy Chair

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Assisted in administrative tasks for the Computer Science department.

Courses

CS/IDS 142 – Distributed Computing

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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