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I think most got an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1072360","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:55.185295+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODE4NTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1072360","instructor_name":"Anhai Doan","course_label":"CS839","course_id":"COMPSCI 839","course_uid":"course_cbc85add50a620f7e0abe663","review_date":"2019-05-09 01:07:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Anhai is a nice guy but if I had to describe him in one word, it would be LAZY. He barely takes lectures and the exams are uninspiring, to say the least (basically if you can cram definitions, you do well). Take him if you need a chill course and don't plan to learn a lot from it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1072360","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:42:05.685776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDA0NzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2580912","instructor_name":"Earlence Fernandes","course_label":"CS839","course_id":"COMPSCI 839","course_uid":"course_cbc85add50a620f7e0abe663","review_date":"2020-03-30 20:59:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I personally did not enjoy the course much since the presentations and the paper reading felt async. I did not gain much out of the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2580912","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.768721+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjA3ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2670667","instructor_name":"Fred Sala","course_label":"CS839","course_id":"COMPSCI 839","course_uid":"course_cbc85add50a620f7e0abe663","review_date":"2026-02-12 18:07:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Must take professor. Best prof I've had in the department, and makes the topic incredibly intuitive and engaging. 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Enjoyed it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2670667","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:24.448177+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjM1OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063651","instructor_name":"Manolis Vlatakis","course_label":"COMPSCI839","course_id":"COMPSCI 839","course_uid":"course_cbc85add50a620f7e0abe663","review_date":"2026-02-23 17:42:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor has a very engaging teaching style and conveys the course material in an interesting and accessible way. The homework assignments are moderately challenging, and some of the problems are particularly intriguing and thought-provoking. Overall, the course is rigorous but very rewarding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063651","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:24.448177+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjI5MjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063651","instructor_name":"Manolis Vlatakis","course_label":"COMPSCI839","course_id":"COMPSCI 839","course_uid":"course_cbc85add50a620f7e0abe663","review_date":"2026-02-20 05:30:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Manolis is approachable, supportive, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping his students succeed. His lecture slides are detailed and easy to follow, and the pace of the class is well-balanced and manageable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063651","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:24.448177+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjk1NDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063651","instructor_name":"Manolis Vlatakis","course_label":"COMPSCI839","course_id":"COMPSCI 839","course_uid":"course_cbc85add50a620f7e0abe663","review_date":"2025-12-16 23:30:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great and caring professor. Takes time to interact with the class and learns the names of everyone who regularly attends. Homework is long but interesting questions. 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He not only enjoys teaching his class a lot but also enjoys helping the students actually understand the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063651","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:24.448177+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjgyMjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3063651","instructor_name":"Manolis Vlatakis","course_label":"COMPSCI839","course_id":"COMPSCI 839","course_uid":"course_cbc85add50a620f7e0abe663","review_date":"2025-10-02 15:40:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic and engaging professor. Cares about and actually enjoys teaching. Frequently engages in discussion during lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3063651","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]