Dr. Steven Low

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Biography

Steven Low is the Frank J. Gilloon Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the California Institute of Technology. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University in 1987, followed by a Master of Science from the University of California in 1989, and completed his Ph.D. in 1992. He served as an Associate Professor at Caltech from 2000 until 2006, before being promoted to Professor, a position he held until 2018, when he became the Gilloon Professor. His teaching and research focus on various aspects of computing and mathematical sciences, specifically within the domains of electrical engineering. He actively contributes to courses such as Scientific Technology Entrepreneurship and Power System Analysis, among others, thus integrating advanced computational sciences with practical engineering applications.

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Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

Frank J. Gilloon Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Gilloon Professor at the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

Courses

Scientific Technology Entrepreneurship Power System Analysis Control Optimization Networks Introduction to Computing Mathematical Sciences Introduction to Computer Science

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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