Dr. Mike Feeley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mike Feeley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He completed his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. at the University of Washington, further building a strong foundation in computer science. His research interests encompass systems and networking, with a focus on operating systems and distributed systems. Feeley's research aims to simplify application programming and improve performance by adapting applications to new hardware. He explores issues related to wide-scale distribution over the Internet and small-scale distributed computing across personal computer clusters. Notably, he developed the GMS system, which enhances performance by optimizing memory usage across multiple computers and has undertaken the development of the Elephant file system to ensure data integrity and user-friendliness. Through various courses, including topics on computer security and distributed systems, he shares his extensive knowledge with students at UBC.

Research Interests

Operating Systems Distributed Systems

Experience

Software Designer

— Present

CCA Inc. •

Vice President

— Present

Litton Federal Credit Union •

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia •

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia •

Courses

Topics in Computer Science - COMP SECURITY Distributed Systems Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Operating Systems Software Construction

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.