Professor Dr. Katerina Argyraki

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katerina Argyraki is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she leads the Network Architecture Lab. Her research focuses on network transparency and predictability. Before her appointment at EPFL, she was an early employee at Arista Networks. Katerina obtained her PhD from Stanford University in 2007. Throughout her academic career, she has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to computer networking, including the Polysphère IC Teaching Award and the ACM SIGCOMM Student Paper Award. She has also received the IRTF Applied Networking Research Prize for her insights into applied networking. Her past research includes notable papers on software-like dataplane verification and programming languages that enhance networking systems. Additionally, she is dedicated to teaching, offering courses that integrate core concepts of operating systems and networks.

Research Interests

Network Systems Network Architecture Network Transparency Predictability

Awards

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Polysphère IC Teaching Award

2025-01-01
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ACM SIGCOMM Student Paper Award

2025-01-01
#2022

IRTF Applied Networking Research Prize

2022-01-01
#2020

Rising Stars in Networking

2020-01-01
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IC Teaching Award

2019-01-01
#2018

ACM Eurosys Jochen Liedke Young Researcher Award

2018-01-01
#2014

USENIX NSDI Paper Award

2014-01-01

Courses

Computer Systems Principles of Computer Systems

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)

Application Checklist

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.