Dr. Prateek Mittal

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Biography

Prateek Mittal is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University and holds associated faculty positions in the Department of Computer Science and the Center for Information Technology Policy. He has contributed significantly to the field of secure systems and information technology. His accolades include becoming an IEEE Fellow in 2026 and receiving the Andreas Pfitzmann Student Paper Award at PETS 2026. He has also been recognized as a finalist for the Blavatnik National Award in 2025 and is an ACM Distinguished Member since 2024. Mittal has received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to the academia and engineering fields, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indian Institute of Technology at Guwahati and several awards for his teaching excellence. He has also served in various leadership roles, such as Associate Chair of the ECE Department and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Princeton. His research interests focus on designing secure systems, machine learning, and the intersection of technology and policy initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching and conducting research in electrical and computer engineering, focusing on secure systems and information technology.

Awards

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IEEE Fellow

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Andreas Pfitzmann Student Paper Award

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ACM Distinguished Member

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Facebook Systems ML Research Award

Courses

Information Security Designing Secure Systems

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.