Dr. Nishil Talati

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nishil Talati is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign starting January 2026. He currently serves as an Assistant Research Scientist in the Computer Science Engineering department at the University of Michigan, where he leads a group of talented students focused on computer architecture, compilers, and systems software, particularly in the co-design of architectures and systems for AI and data analytics. He earned his PhD in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2022, following his MSc in Electrical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in 2018, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in 2016. Talati has been involved in various research projects and has mentored numerous PhD and undergraduate students, contributing significantly to advancing knowledge in computer systems and AI applications. His dedicated work has been recognized through multiple awards, including best paper accolades at international conferences. Talati is also actively involved in community service initiatives, particularly those focusing on supporting individuals with disabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Research Scientist

2022-01-01 — Present

Computer Science Engineering Department, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Lead a group of talented students working in computer architecture, compilers, and systems software.

Assistant Professor

2026-01-01 — Present

Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL, USA

Joining as an Assistant Professor in the CS Department.

Awards

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Best Paper Award

2021-01-01
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Graduate Student Research Assistant Position

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Travel Grant Award

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science