Dr. Reza Farivar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Reza Farivar is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois. His academic contributions include significant research in resource-aware scheduling algorithms, most notably through his work presented at the ACM/IFIP Middleware Conference. Farivar has a strong academic pedigree, having published numerous papers that explore various aspects of distributed computing and data management. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Test Time award for one of his highly cited papers within the middleware community. With a focus on enhancing computational efficiency and resource management, Farivar continues to foster advancements in the field, mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students at the university. He is also actively involved in collaborative research initiatives that bridge computing and data science, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical and applied aspects of his disciplines.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching and researching in areas related to computer science and data management.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.