Prof. K. K. Ramakrishnan's Research Lab.

I am always looking for students with strong background to work on designing, building, and understanding networks and systems.

Current openings

[PhD students]

Looking for multiple PhD students to start in fall 2025.

• Fall 2025 admission:
  • International Graduate Applicants visit here for general information (Transcripts, GRE, TOEFL or IELTS Scores, etc).
  • Domestic Graduate Applicants visit here for general information.
  • January 5 is the typical application deadline for fellowship consideration for PhD applicants.

How to apply

If you are interested in working on our research topics, drop me an email with your CV, transcripts, and 1 to 2 representative paper if any. If you're around Riverside, email me to set up a time so we can meet in person.

PhD students

I usually take 1-2 PhD students each year starting in Fall. If you are interested in working with us, and have outstanding undergrad GPA from CS, EE, or math background and possibly an MS degree, feel free to email me before applying. Although I get a large number of queries and typically do not have time to reply, I do read all of them. It is important to choose me as your preferred advisor so that I can find your application easily.

Visiting students/scholars

I welcome visiting students/scholars to join our group and collaborate with us. Email me if you are interested.