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Mor Harchol-Balter is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. She focuses on distributed systems, networking, performance modeling, and analysis, primarily emphasizing algorithms and complexity. With a rigorous mathematical approach, she explores the characteristics of computer systems to foster improvements in performance. Her research often challenges widely held beliefs within system design, particularly questioning the effectiveness of load balancing heuristics and the implications of job migration policies in distributed environments. Harchol-Balter's work involves both the derivation of theorems utilizing a spectrum of mathematical techniques, such as queueing theory and stochastic processes, and applying these principles in practical implementations for high-performance web servers and distributed computing systems. Her commitment to advancing the academic field is evident in her mentorship of students who are engaged in research spanning theoretical frameworks to practical applications in computer science.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.