Professor Dr. Matthias Grossglauser

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Biography

Matthias Grossglauser is a Professor of Computer Communication Sciences at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He co-directs the Information Network Dynamics lab, focusing on research interests that include Machine Learning, Stochastic Networks, Discrete Choice Models, Artificial Intelligence applications, Reinforcement Learning, Network Science, Computational Social Sciences, and Recommender Systems. Grossglauser is a member of the Federal Communications Commission (ComCom), the independent regulatory authority for the Swiss telecommunications market. He directed EPFL's Doctoral School of Computer Communication Sciences from 2016 to 2019. Before his current role, he led the Internet Laboratory at Nokia Research Center in Helsinki from 2007 to 2010. Earlier, he worked at AT&T Research in New Jersey as a Principal Research Scientist. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Sorbonne Universités, an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, and an engineering degree in Communication Systems from EPFL. He is an IEEE Fellow and has received the 1998 Cor Baayen Award from the European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM) and the 2006 CoNEXT/SIGCOMM Rising Star Award.

Research Interests

Machine Learning Stochastic Networks Discrete Choice Models Artificial Intelligence Reinforcement Learning Network Science Computational Social Sciences Recommender Systems

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) • Lausanne, Switzerland

Co-director of Information Network Dynamics lab and directs research and academic activities in Computer Communication Sciences.

Principal Research Scientist

2000-01-01 — 2007-01-01

AT&T Research (Shannon Labs) • New Jersey, USA

Led research in Networking and Distributed Systems.

Director of Internet Laboratory

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Nokia Research Center • Helsinki, Finland

Directed a research organization comprising multiple teams in security, networking, and user experience.

Awards

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Cor Baayen Award

1998-01-01
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CoNEXT/SIGCOMM Rising Star Award

2006-01-01
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IEEE Fellow

2021-01-01

Courses

Internet Analytics Networks Out Of Control Principles Of Online Decision-Making

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)

Application Checklist

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.