Dr. Maria Gorlatova

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Gorlatova's research sits at the intersection of sensor, mobile, and pervasive computer systems, focusing on creating human-facing pervasive computing platforms that enable transformative applications. Her work aims to support users in leading healthy and productive lives, ultimately helping them reach their personal and professional goals. Recent research advances include augmented reality (AR) platforms integrating edge computing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to deliver contextual and responsive AR experiences. She explores edge AI, collaborative infrastructure-assisted spatial awareness in AR, and user cognitive context sensing. Gorlatova earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University and holds both M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees (Summa Cum Laude) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, Canada. She has extensive industry experience, having been affiliated with Telcordia Technologies and IBM, and has held academic positions at Princeton University. Gorlatova has received numerous awards, including the DARPA Director's Fellowship and the NSF CAREER Award. Her work contributes to various conferences, and she actively participates in technical program committees for major events in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University.

Associate Research Scholar

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Engaged in research in the Electrical Engineering Department and served as Associate Director of the Princeton EDGE Lab.

Awards

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DARPA Director's Fellowship Award

2025-01-01
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DARPA Young Faculty Award

2023-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2021-01-01
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Facebook Research Award

2021-01-01
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Cisco Research Award

2023-01-01
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IBM Faculty Awards

2020-01-01
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IEEE Communications Society Young Author Paper Award

2016-01-01
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ACM/IEEE IPSN Research Artifact Award

2020-01-01
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IEEE Communications Society Award for Advances in Communications

2011-01-01
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Google Anita Borg USA Fellowship

2012-01-01
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Columbia University Presidential Fellowship

2008-01-01
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Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate CGS-D Scholarship

2008-01-01

Courses

EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering ECE 899: Special Readings Electrical Engineering ECE 891: Internship ECE 654: Edge Computing ECE 494: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 493: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 392: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 391: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 356: Computer Network Architecture ECE 292: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 291: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering COMPSCI 564: Edge Computing COMPSCI 394: Research Independent Study COMPSCI 393: Research Independent Study COMPSCI 356: Computer Network Architecture CMAC 491: Computational Media, Arts Culture Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)