Dr. Nobuko Yoshida

Professor

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Biography

Nobuko Yoshida is the Christopher Strachey Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, where she is also a Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College. Her research focuses on the development of theories and semantic concepts that support programming languages and the software foundations of concurrent and distributed systems. A pioneer in session types, she introduced this type-based approach to the verification of message-passing programs in 2008, earning an Influential Paper Award at the ACM SIGPLAN conference in 2018. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to theoretical computer science, particularly in programming languages and systems, mentoring a multitude of PhD and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have secured esteemed academic positions. Her editorial roles span various journal committees, enhancing the discourse in computational theory and programming. Yoshida's collaborations with industry partners and her leadership in international research communities reflect her commitment to advancing the field of computer science.

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Experience

Professor

2020-04-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Leading research in concurrent and mobile computation, programming languages, and type theory.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.