Dr. Martha Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martha Kim develops tools and designs to help computer systems operate efficiently and intuitively. Her projects focus on addressing inefficiencies and exposing hidden behaviors within systems. She has a particular interest in the interface between hardware and software, having designed a database accelerator tailored to typical data structures, resulting in more energy-efficient queries. Moreover, she has developed parallel software that leverages parallel hardware processing resources, enabling programmers to optimize applications for utilizing available hardware resources for faster and more efficient code. Her current research aims to improve the versatility and usability of specialized hardware accelerators, which are increasingly prevalent in today's chips.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)