Dr. Thomas Kailath

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Kailath obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Telecommunications from the College of Engineering in Pune, India, in 1956, followed by a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1959 and a Doctor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1961 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He joined Stanford University in 1963 as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and was promoted to Professor in 1968, being named Hitachi America Chair in 1988. He assumed Emeritus status in June 2001. His research spans various engineering and mathematical disciplines, and he has mentored hundreds of doctoral and postdoctoral students. His collaborative efforts have yielded over 300 journal papers, earning many outstanding paper prizes, and he has led a dozen patents as well as books and monographs. Kailath co-founded and served as a director in numerous private and public high-technology companies.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

2001-06-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Served as an Emeritus Faculty member and continued contributions to research and mentorship.

Awards

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Medal of Honor

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Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.