Dr. Lisa Hellerstein

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Hellerstein is a Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering specializing in approximation algorithms, stochastic combinatorial optimization, machine learning theory, boolean functions, and complexity theory. She completed her A.B. at Harvard University in 1984 and obtained her Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1989. Over the years, Hellerstein has contributed significantly to various research areas, publishing numerous papers that explore the mathematical foundations of algorithms and optimization techniques. Her work has appeared in prestigious journals and conferences including the INFORMS Journal of Computing and the ACM Transactions on Algorithms. Hellerstein's research has focused on critical problems in approximation algorithms including the min-sum ordering problems, stochastic score classification problems, and evaluating stochastic boolean functions. She is an active member of the Algorithms Foundations Group at NYU, engaging in research to further the understanding of algorithmic theory and its applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

New York University Tandon School of Engineering • New York, NY

Teaching and research in the field of Computer Science specializing in algorithms and optimization.

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.