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Sara Achour is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2021. Her research focuses on developing new techniques and tools, particularly in programming languages, compilers, and runtime systems that enable end-users to easily create computations that leverage emerging computing platforms, exhibiting analog behaviors. As part of her teaching and advising roles, she guides doctoral and master's students through their research projects, ensuring they are equipped to tackle complex challenges in the field. Achour is known for her commitment to fostering a collaborative academic environment and advancing the capabilities of computational technologies through her innovative academic contributions.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.