Dr. Michelle Effros

Professor

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Biography

Professor Michelle Effros is a George Van Osdol Professor of Electrical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and has served as Vice Provost since 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University in 1989, followed by a Master of Science in 1990 and a Ph.D. in 1994. Her academic career began at Caltech as an Assistant Professor from 1994 to 2000, after which she became an Associate Professor until 2005, and a full Professor from 2005 to 2013. Effros's research interests prominently include information theory, data compression, and communication networks, making significant contributions to these fields through her scholarly work. Additionally, she has developed and taught various courses related to information theory.

Research Interests

Courses

Information Theory

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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