Dr. Thatchaphol Saranurak

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thatchaphol Saranurak is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2018, where he was advised by Danupon Nanongkai. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a research assistant professor at Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. His research focuses on fast graph algorithms, models of computation, robust algorithms under adaptive adversaries, and continuous optimization of combinatorial problems. His work has been recognized with support from the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award and the 2023 Presburger Award. He is also involved in teaching courses related to Expander Graph Algorithms and Introduction to Algorithms, accompanied by lecture videos and notes.

Research Interests

Graph Algorithms Computational Models Robust Algorithms Continuous Optimization Combinatorial Problems

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science