Clarkson University is an independent, nationally appreciated technological research institution established in 1896. Clarkson University concentrates on maintainable economic development with its high-quality research, innovation, scholarship, strong curricula, and state-of-the-art teaching facilities located in Schenectady and Beacon, New York.
Clarkson University holds an authorization from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Clarkson University proffers 95-plus programs in engineering, business, arts, sciences, education, and health professions through their bachelor-s, master-s, and doctoral degree programs and advanced certified courses.
Clarkson University encloses eight institutes and schools, namely the School of Arts and Sciences, Reh School of Business, Lewis School of Health Sciences, Coulter School of Engineering, Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, and Institute for STEM Education and The Clarkson School. Clarkson University is categorized among R2: Doctoral Universities with high research activity.
Clarkson University imparts quality pre-collegiate, undergraduate, graduate, and professional continuing education programs, beneficial to the students to become successful professionals. Clarkson University explodes links across disciplines, industries, and social cultures to build the entrepreneurial knowledge and creative peculiarity required to bring world-relevant solutions.
Clarkson University research involves healthy global solutions, advanced materials development, computational and data-enabled discoveries, next-generation medicine and healthcare, STEM, and entrepreneurial education.
Address:   8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699, United States
Phone:  +1 315-268-6400
Email:  admissions@clarkson.edu
Website:  https://www.clarkson.edu/
Undergraduate Programs
• Computer Science (BS)
• Digital Arts & Sciences (BS)
• Computational Science (Minor)
• Computer Science (Minor)
• Information Technology (Minor)
• Robotics (Minor)
Graduate Programs
• Computer Science; Potsdam Campus (MS)
• Computer Science; Potsdam Campus (Ph.D.)
Computer Science Research at Clarkson University conducts research in a wide set of areas such as
• Theory
• Artificial Intelligence
• Security
• Software Systems
• Networks
Some of the computer science research sub-areas at Clarkson University regarding its research area are listed below;
Theory –
• Machine Learning Theory
• Quantum Information
• Graph Theory
• Formal methods
• Parallel/Distributed/Concurrent Computing
• Computational Complexity
• Boolean Circuits
• Proof Complexity
• Algebraic Theory of Automata
Artificial Intelligence –
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Multimodal Sensing
• Health & Sensor Data Analytics
Security –
• Internet of Things,
• Cyberphysical Systems
• Social Media
• Multimodal Sensing
• Biometrics
Software Systems –
• Keystroke Dynamics
• Smart Housing
• Data Analytics
• Software Engineering
Networks-
• Distributed Systems
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Virtualization
• Cloud Computing
Clarkson University expanded its network to a global level through its highly equipped research centers, labs, and institutes. It-s Computer Science Research Labs and Centers are;
• Clarkson Open Source Institute (SC 336)
• Internet Teaching Lab (SC 334)
• VR Lab
• Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP)
• Center for Air Resources Engineering and Sciences (CARES)
• Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR)
• The Shipley Center for Innovation
• Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST)
• Clarkson Center for Complex Systems Science (C3S2)
• Evolution and Cognition Lab
• Astronautics and Robotics Laboratory (ASTRO Lab)
• Professor Gracheva-s Computational Laboratory
Clarkson University-s network engrosses more than 380 active participants in the industry, government agencies, and research organizations that afford various supporting financial aid to the students. Some of their scholarships are;
• AREMA Educational Foundation
• PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship
• Scholarship America Dream Award
• DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service
• John Galt Scholarship for Future Supply Chain Leaders
• Brooking Industries Scholarship
• NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
• Zillion-s Women in STEM Scholarship
• Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program
Clarkson University-s admission requirements to pursue PhD in computer science are as follows;
Applicant must complete the online application form
Submit the following supplement materials such as
• All institutional transcripts of the applicants
• GRE or GMAT Test score reports
• Three letters of recommendation from a faculty member or experts reference
• TOEFL or IELTS Test score reports are necessary for all the international applicants
• Personal statement in at least 250 - 500 words
• Resume
• Application Fee