Dr. Rabih Younes

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rabih Younes is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His academic journey includes earning a Master of Science from the Lebanese American University in 2013 and a Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2018. He specializes in the design and implementation of engineering curricula, particularly through innovative pedagogies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Younes possesses a diverse research portfolio that merges fields such as wearable technology, human activity recognition, machine learning, and educational methodologies in engineering. His work has significantly contributed to both academic literature and practical applications, including non-invasive wearable technologies for physiological measurement and predictive algorithms for student performance based on engagement metrics. In addition, Younes is involved in the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to modern engineering challenges. He is dedicated to fostering a collaborative learning environment, as evidenced by his extensive course offerings that cover various aspects of computer systems and electrical engineering, aimed at preparing students for careers in technology and research.

Research Interests

Courses

ECE 899: Special Readings Electrical Engineering ECE 650: Systems Programming Engineering ECE 590: Advanced Topics Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 550D: Fundamentals Computer Systems Engineering ECE 493: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 469: Wearable Ubiquitous Computing Systems Design ECE 250D: Computer Architecture COMPSCI 250D: Computer Architecture

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)