Professor Dr. Keith Winstein

Associate Professor

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Biography

Keith Winstein is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and is affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His research group focuses on developing innovative networked systems that rethink communication, compression, and computing abstractions. Notable projects include Mosh, a tool for mobile SSH, and Puffer, a video-streaming site. Winstein has been recognized with several awards, including the ACM SIGCOMM Rising Star Award, the Sloan Research Fellowship, and the NSF CAREER Award. Before his academic career, he worked as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal and played key roles in various startups. He has advised numerous doctoral and master's students, with a focus on topics in computer networking and system performance, including congestion control and secure transport protocols.

Research Interests

Networked Systems Compression Communication Computer Networking

Courses

CS 144: Introduction to Computer Networking CS 244C: Advanced Networking and Distributed Systems CS 181/181W: Computers, Ethics, and Public Policy

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming

Application Checklist

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.