Professor Dr. Venkat Chandrasekaran
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Biography
Venkat Chandrasekaran is an applied mathematician whose research interests broadly include optimization and information sciences. His specific areas of focus include convex optimization, statistical inference, inverse problems, graphics combinatorial optimization, and applied algebraic geometry. His research group studies the mathematical foundations of these topics and develops principled methods for their applications in science and engineering.
Research Interests
Courses
Great Ideas in Data Science Mathematical Optimization
Requirements for California Institute of Technology
Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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Specialization Notes
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