Dr. Philip Levis

Professor

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Biography

Philip Levis is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on the design and implementation of efficient software systems, particularly in the context of embedded wireless sensor networks and network sensor architecture. He has contributed significantly to systems programming and software engineering. Levis has received several accolades for his research, including the Faculty Fellow award from Microsoft in 2008, a CAREER Award from NSF in 2009, and multiple Test Time Awards from ACM across various conferences. He has also held key academic positions, advising numerous doctoral and master's students throughout his career.

Research Interests

Embedded Wireless Sensor Networks Software Systems Design Systems Programming Software Engineering

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

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 ENGR 40M CS 241 EE 285 CS 244 CS 340R

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
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Specialization Notes

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