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Professor Horowitz initially focused on designing high-performance digital systems, combining work in computer-aided design tools, circuit design, and system architecture. He built some of the early RISC microprocessors and contributed to the design of early distributed shared memory multiprocessors. In 1990, he took leave from Stanford to help start Rambus Inc., which designs high-bandwidth memory interface technology. Upon his return in 1991, his research group pioneered innovations in high-speed link design, which are now used in today’s high-speed link designs. In the 2000s, he began a long collaboration with Professor Levoy in computational photography, culminating in work that led to the development of the Lytro camera. His current research interests encompass the use of electrical engineering and computer science analytical methods to address problems in neuro-molecular biology and to create new agile design methodologies for both analog and digital VLSI circuits. He remains committed to continuous learning and building interdisciplinary teams.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.