Dr. Sunil Prabhakar

Professor

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Biography

Sunil Prabhakar is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. His research primarily focuses on data management, specifically the development of novel database systems for managing probabilistic and uncertain data. He explores methods to ensure authenticity and integrity in outsourced databases and addresses performance issues in large-scale, modern database applications, including multimedia, moving-object, and sensor databases. Furthermore, his interests extend to the design and development of digital rights management databases utilizing digital watermarking techniques for both structured and semi-structured data. Before joining Purdue in Fall 1998, Dr. Prabhakar worked at Tata Unisys Ltd. from 1990 to 1994. He has numerous publications in leading conferences and journals, contributing to the field of data management and optimization.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Professor in the Computer Science Department, involved in research and teaching.

Position

1990-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Tata Unisys Ltd. • India

Worked in data management and related technologies.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.