Dr. Prem Kumar

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Biography

Prem Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University and serves as the Director of the Center for Photonic Communication and Computing. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the State University of New York at Buffalo (1980), a Master of Science in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1976), and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Delhi (1974). His academic and research pursuits are centered around the development of advanced photonic devices and systems for communication and computing, with a significant focus on quantum communications, quantum information processing, and fiber-optic communications. He is actively engaged in developing tools for generating, distributing, and ultrafast processing of quantum entanglement, as well as utilizing quantum light for precision measurements. His work aims to harness the principles of quantum mechanics for highly secure information networking, thereby increasing the technological speeds of optical systems and creating networks that fully leverage quantum mechanics for enhanced performance.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.