Dr. Laks Lakshmanan

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Biography

Laks V.S. Lakshmanan is a professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) specializing in computer science. His research spans a wide spectrum of topics in database systems, including relational and object-oriented databases, advanced data models, and novel applications related to OLAP and data warehousing. His work also involves database mining, data integration, semi-structured data, and querying the World Wide Web, with applications in information social networks and recommender systems. Dr. Lakshmanan's research pushes the boundaries of technology by addressing problems in traditional data management and leveraging efficient data management and mining techniques. He has collaborated extensively with industry and academia, receiving research funding from various prestigious organizations, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Before joining UBC, he was a visiting professor at the K.R. School of Information Technology at IIT Bombay and held an associate professorship at Concordia University in Montreal. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from the A.C. College of Engineering and Technology in India, followed by a Master of Engineering and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Dr. Lakshmanan has also been a postdoctoral fellow and has worked as a consultant with notable organizations. He has received several accolades, including the Witold Lipski Memorial Student Paper Prize and the title of ACM Distinguished Scientist.

Research Interests

Database Systems Data Mining Data Warehousing Information Social Networks Recommender Systems

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leading research and teaching in the field of computer science with a focus on database systems and their applications.

Associate Professor

1999-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Concordia University • Montreal, Canada

Taught computer science and advanced database systems.

Visiting Professor

1999-01-01 — 2001-01-01

K.R. School of Information Technology, IIT Bombay • India

Conducted research and provided lectures on database technologies.

Awards

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Witold Lipski Memorial Student Paper Prize

1986-09-01
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Gold Medal Doctoral Dissertation

1990-01-01
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ACM Distinguished Scientist

2016-11-01

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.