Dr. Theophilus Benson

Professor

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Biography

Theophilus Benson is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Tufts University and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following his doctoral studies, Benson completed postdoctoral research at Princeton University. His research is primarily focused on enhancing the performance and availability of computer networks. He works with a broad range of cloud providers to improve infrastructure capabilities and is developing initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide in the Global South. His contributions to the field have been acknowledged through various awards, including the IMC Test of Time Award and the EuroSYS Test of Time Award. Notably, he received the SIGCOMM Test of Time Award and the NSF CAREER Award, among others. Benson's research emphasis on digital infrastructure has positioned him as a significant contributor to the discourse on sustainable development, particularly under Sustainable Development Goal 9.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on enhancing computer networks.

Awards

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The Test of Time Award

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NSF CAREER Award

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SIGCOMM Test of Time Award

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.