Dr. Tyler Bletsch

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tyler K. Bletsch is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina State University in 2004 and a D.Phil. from the same institution in 2011. Dr. Bletsch focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity and hardware vulnerabilities. His research primarily explores methodologies to mitigate attacks that exploit memory weaknesses, particularly the Rowhammer vulnerability in DRAMs. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous publications addressing hardware security and efficient computing methods. His teaching portfolio includes courses on topics ranging from Digital Systems to Cybersecurity. As a faculty member, he is dedicated to providing students with hands-on learning experiences in electrical and computer engineering. Outside the classroom, Bletsch actively collaborates with industry partners to enhance the relevance of his research within practical applications.

Research Interests

Courses

ECE 899: Special Readings Electrical Engineering ECE 566: Enterprise Storage Architecture ECE 560: Computer Information Security ECE 496: Special Topics Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 495: Special Topics Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 494: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 493: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 458: Engineering Software Maintainability ECE 350L: Digital Systems ECE 291: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 250D: Computer Architecture CYBERSEC 591: Special Readings Cybersecurity COMPSCI 391: Independent Study COMPSCI 350L: Digital Systems COMPSCI 250D: Computer Architecture

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)