Tavor Baharav
About Tavor Baharav
Tavor Baharav is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in computational biology and genomics. He earned his PhD in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Stanford University, where he also completed his graduate studies.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Tavor Baharav is currently employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has held this position since 2023. His work focuses on computational biology, specifically within the realm of computational genomics. This role involves engaging in advanced research that contributes to the understanding of genomic data through computational methods.
Education and Expertise
Tavor Baharav completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Stanford University from 2018 to 2023. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research interests in computational biology and engineering.
Research Experience at Stanford University
During his time at Stanford University from 2018 to 2023, Tavor Baharav worked as a Graduate Student, focusing on research related to randomized algorithms and their applications. This experience allowed him to develop expertise in computational methods and their practical implications in various fields, particularly in engineering and genomics.
Undergraduate Research at UC Berkeley
Before pursuing his graduate studies, Tavor Baharav worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley from 2016 to 2018. This role provided him with early research experience and contributed to his understanding of engineering principles. His work during this period laid the groundwork for his future academic and research endeavors.
Research Interests
Tavor Baharav's research interests include the application of multi-armed bandits in engineering problems. This area of study focuses on optimizing decision-making processes in uncertain environments, which has significant implications in both computational biology and broader engineering contexts.