Dr. Rimas Vaisnys

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Biography

Rimas Vaisnys is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Yale University. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, his research interests focus on ecological and evolutionary processes, dynamical systems, and computation in physics. He explores behaviors in real systems through both observational and theoretical techniques suited to the specific situations at hand. His work applies advanced methodologies from probability theory, statistics, discrete computational mathematics, linear algebra, and differential equations. Professor Vaisnys is particularly interested in studying specific systems, including phages and hominids, to understand complex behaviors and processes in ecology and evolution, contributing to the field with innovative computational approaches.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.