Dr. Md Saif

Professor

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Biography

Md Taher Abu Saif is a Professor in the Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois. Dr. Saif holds additional campus affiliations as the W. Grainger Chair in Mechanical Science Engineering, and he serves as a Professor in the Bioengineering and Biomedical Translational Sciences departments. He is also a key faculty member at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research areas of focus include neuroengineering and neural development, contributing significantly to advancements in these fields, both in academia and applied settings. His work is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches that merge engineering principles with biological sciences, aimed at understanding and influencing neural processes. Dr. Saif has published extensively in reputable journals, reflecting his commitment to innovation and scientific discovery.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.