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Stephen P. Boyd is the Samsung Professor in the School of Engineering and Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. He is also a Member of the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering. His office is located in Packard 254 at 350 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305.
Professor Boyd's research spans multiple domains where mathematical optimization serves as the unifying framework. His work focuses on convex optimization theory, algorithms, and applications across diverse fields including control systems, signal processing, machine learning, finance, and circuit design. He has pioneered methods for real-time embedded convex optimization and developed software frameworks that have made optimization accessible to researchers and practitioners across disciplines.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend toward practical applications of convex optimization, with significant emphasis on financial engineering (portfolio optimization, tax-efficient strategies), machine learning integration (differentiable optimization, parametric models), and computational efficiency (GPU acceleration, code generation). The breadth of co-authors across different papers highlights his collaborative approach spanning electrical engineering, computer science, finance, and applied mathematics.
Professor Boyd teaches several optimization-related courses including ENGR108 (Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra), EE364a (Convex Optimization I), and EE364b (Convex Optimization II), maintaining an active teaching schedule with courses planned through the 2025-26 academic year. His office hours are held on Tuesdays from 1:15pm-2:30pm in Packard 254.
