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Zakir Durumeric is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University. His research primarily focuses on large-scale, empirical studies of Internet security, trust, and safety. He is dedicated to protecting individuals from various online threats, including cybercrime, harassment, censorship, and disinformation. Durumeric adopts an empirical approach, which entails building systems to measure the behavior of complex networked ecosystems at scale, enabling him to uncover weaknesses in attacks and devise resilient defenses to inform public policy. His work embodies a commitment to understanding real-world behavior on the Internet and creating safer online environments.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.