Dr. Laks Lakshmanan

Professor

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Biography

Laks V.S. Lakshmanan is a Professor at the University of British Columbia specializing in Computer Science. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from A.C. College of Engineering and Technology in Karaikudi, followed by a Master of Engineering and Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. His academic career includes roles as an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Concordia University and as a Visiting Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. His research interests are in Algorithms, Data Management and Mining, and Natural Language Processing, focusing on the challenges presented by traditional structured databases compared to unstructured data on the web. He has contributed to areas such as bioinformatics and the efficient storage and retrieval of complex data. Lakshmanan has been teaching courses on Advanced Relational Databases and Topics in Data Management at UBC.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Faculty member in the Department of Computer Science focusing on algorithms and data management.

Associate Professor

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal

Advanced research and teaching in computer science.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal

Engaged in teaching and developing curriculum in computer science.

Visiting Professor

— Present

Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay • Bombay

Conducted research and offered guest lectures.

Courses

Advanced Relational Databases Topics in Data Management Introduction to Relational Databases

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.