Dr. Michael Rubenstein

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Rubenstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. His research focuses on advanced control design for multi-robot systems, emphasizing their ability to solve problems that traditional single robots cannot. By exploring new technologies, he investigates the design of multi-robot algorithms, particularly as these systems scale to hundreds, thousands, or millions of robots. His work highlights the benefits of multi-robot systems, including parallelism, adaptability, and fault tolerance. Throughout his career, Rubenstein has published numerous papers on robotics, contributing to the understanding and development of autonomous robotic systems.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.