Dr. Prakash Murali

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Prakash Murali's research interests encompass quantum architecture and resource estimation compilation. He previously served as a Senior Quantum Systems Architect in Microsoft's quantum computing program, where he designed the Azure Quantum Resource Estimator to understand the resource needs for practical-scale quantum applications. Prakash graduated with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Princeton University, focusing his research on developing an efficient quantum computing stack that bridges the resource gap between quantum algorithms and buildable hardware. His work has been adopted by industry compilers and has influenced architectural benchmarking practices across the sector. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field with awards such as the ACM SIGARCH/IEEE CS TCCA Outstanding Dissertation Award in 2022, Communications ACM Research Highlights in 2022, and the IBM PhD fellowship in 2021, along with being featured in IEEE Micro Top Picks in 2019.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.