Dr. Pravesh Kothari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pravesh K. Kothari joined Princeton University as an Assistant Professor in 2024, coming from Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on algorithm design for average-case and beyond-average-case computational problems, including natural connections to semidefinite programming, spectral methods, and extremal combinatorics. Kothari's expertise in theoretical computer science has been recognized with the prestigious Presburger Award for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Algorithm Design Average-Case Complexity Beyond-Average-Case Complexity Semidefinite Programming Spectral Methods Extremal Combinatorics

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
Application Checklist
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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.