Dr. Selim Shahriar

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Biography

Selim Shahriar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. He earned his Ph.D., S.M., and S.B. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research interests include superluminal ring lasers for rotation sensing, accelerometry, and vibrometry, as well as gravitational wave detection utilizing white light cavity-based fast light data buffering. He is also focused on quantum communication, quantum computing using atomic ensembles, and the development of graphene-based electronics and plasmonics-enhanced light sources. His work has resulted in numerous publications in prominent journals, showcasing advanced studies in optical modulation, atomic clock technologies, and fundamental quantum mechanics. Shahriar is actively involved in research exploring the implications of gravitational waves and precision metrology, contributing significantly to the understanding of these fields through extensive experimental investigations and theoretical analyses.

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