Thank you for your interest in pursuing a PhD in CS/EE/CPE with me. Due to the high volume of applications I receive, I kindly request that you review the following criteria before contacting me to ensure that your application will be considered:

Selection Criteria:

• I strongly prefer Master's students although I allow exceptions. Generally, you should:
• Hold a Master's degree AND have at least one first-authored decent publication (publications in unknown venues do not count).
• Exception: Hold a Bachelor's degree, have at least one first-authored top-tier publication, AND gradudated from a decent-ranking university in your country with GPA>3.20.
• English Proficiency (for international students):
  • Minimum subcategory score: TOEFL: 22 | IELTS: 6.5 | Duolingo: 110.
  • GRE (not mandatory but preferred) - Minimum score: V 150, Q 160, AW 3.

• Fill out this table and paste it into the body of your email (no need to write your own, long cover letter).
• Attach your CV, Bachelor's and Master's transcripts, and TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/GRE score sheets.
• Your representative publications.

Best regards,
Dr. Thomas Luo

P.S. You are free to choose your favorite program among Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CPE), and Electrical Engineering (EE). Try to match it with your Master's coursework. Discuss with me if you are unsure.

Useful links:
Applying to Grad School
CS Graduate handbook | CPE Graduate handbook | EE Graduate handbook (note that admission to EE requires GRE while CS and CPE do not)