Dr. Tiark Rompf

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tiark Rompf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. His research interests encompass programming languages and compilers with a focus on systems, architecture, databases, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He is the founder and director of the Purdue Center for Programming Principles and Software Systems (PurPL), which addresses emerging challenges related to 'Software 2.0', a concept referring to software systems that operate on a global scale and utilize algorithms learned from data. He has made significant contributions to the field through various publications and has been recognized for his work in efficient and expressive differentiable programming.

Research Interests

Programming Languages Compilers Systems Architecture Databases Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.