Dr. Valeria Bertacco

Professor

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Biography

Valeria Bertacco is a Thurnau Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Computer Engineering at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology. Joining the University of Michigan in 2003, she has directed the Applications Driving Architectures (ADA) Research Center, which seeks to innovate computing systems design through collaboration with semiconductor companies. Her research interests focus on computer hardware design, specialized architecture solutions, reliability, validation, and hardware security assurance. Valeria has worked extensively on algorithmic and heuristic solutions for delivering low-cost designs and ensuring functional correctness in digital systems. She has been active in supporting international partnerships and co-curricular engagements as Vice Provost for Engaged Learning at the University of Michigan. Valeria holds an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a summa cum laude degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Padova, Italy. Throughout her career, she has received several prestigious awards, including the IEEE CEDA Early Career Award and the NSF CAREER award, and is recognized as an ACM Distinguished Scientist and IEEE Fellow.

Research Interests

Experience

Thurnau Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Provides leadership and directs research efforts in the field of electrical engineering and computer science.

Vice Provost for Engaged Learning

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Oversees co-curricular engagements and international partnerships to enhance student learning.

Awards

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IEEE CEDA Early Career Award

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NSF CAREER Award

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Vulcans Education Excellence Award

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Elvira Poli Engineering Alumni Award

2021-01-01

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