Dr. Milind Kulkarni

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Biography

Milind Kulkarni is the Michael Katherine Birck Head Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He earned his B.S. degree from North Carolina State University in 2002, followed by an M.S. and a Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2005 and 2008, respectively. His research interests lie primarily in the areas of programming languages, compilers, and runtime systems, with a specific focus on performance optimization techniques for multicores and complex hardware. Kulkarni is particularly noted for his work on optimizing and parallelizing irregular algorithms, contributing to advancements in efficient computing. He is involved in various academic endeavors aimed at enhancing the computational capabilities of modern architectures through innovative software solutions.

Research Interests

Programming Languages Compilers Runtime Systems Multicores Complex Hardware Optimizing Algorithms Parallelizing Algorithms

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.