Dr. Pat Hanrahan

Professor

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Biography

Pat Hanrahan is a Canon Professor at Stanford University in the School of Engineering and an Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His current research focuses on rendering algorithms, high-performance graphics architectures, and systems for graphical interaction. He has contributed to raster graphics systems, computer animation, modeling, and scientific visualization, with a particular emphasis on volume rendering. Hanrahan's work has significantly advanced the field of computer graphics, receiving accolades such as the Visualization Career Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Technical Awards from the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recognizing his substantial contributions to technology and education in graphics computing.

Research Interests

Experience

Canon Professor

1986-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in Computer Graphics.

Awards

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Visualization Career Award

2006-01-01
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Technical Awards

2013-01-01
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Stephen Coons Award

2013-01-01

Courses

CS 499 CS 499P CS 390A CS 390B CS 390C CS 399 CS 399P CS 199 CS 199P EE 300 CS 390D CS 192 CS 191 EE 191 EE 391 EE 191W EE 190 EE 390 CS 195 CS 191W CS 107E

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.