Dr. Nicolas Papernot

Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Papernot is a Professor at the University of Toronto, with cross-appointments in various disciplines. His research primarily focuses on areas such as generative model collapse, cryptographic auditing in machine learning, private learning, proof-of-learning, and machine unlearning. He earned his PhD from Pennsylvania State University under the supervision of Professor Patrick McDaniel, supported by the Google PhD Fellowship. Following his graduation, he spent a year at Google DeepMind, where he contributed to significant advancements in artificial intelligence. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he has received numerous honors, including the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship and the Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Early Career Fellowship. Additionally, he is a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, highlighting his impactful work in computer science and artificial intelligence.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology