Dr. Pramod Viswanath

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Biography

Pramod Viswanath is the Forrest G. Hamrick Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California-Berkeley in 2000. Viswanath's research interests focus on the principles of understanding and designing blockchains, communication algorithms, and deep learning, alongside full-stack designs. His contributions span various areas, including distributed payment systems, Bitcoin network optimization, and innovative blockchain technologies. He has explored significant concepts, such as the Trilemma in blockchain design and the application of machine learning in enhancing communications in noisy environments. Viswanath has published numerous impactful papers and received multiple awards for his research, including the NSF CAREER Award and the Xerox Faculty Research Award. He has also been involved in wireless communication for over a decade and has co-authored a popular book in this field. Notably, he actively mentors students and supports innovation in blockchain technology research.

Research Interests

Experience

Forrest G. Hamrick Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Leading research in electrical and computer engineering, focusing on blockchain technologies and communication systems.

Awards

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Paper Award

2015-01-01
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Xerox Faculty Research Award

2010-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2002-01-01
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Eliahu Jury Award

2000-01-01
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Bernard Friedman Prize

2000-01-01

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.