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Dimitris Papailiopoulos

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Raw average: 3.88/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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ECE 330
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
(ECE 204) Dimitris was an alright lecturer, but this class is designed for people who've coded before even though the syllabus says it isn't a prerequisite. Lectures go pretty fast if you haven't ever coded before, but that seems common for comp sci classes here. He has a bit of an accent too.
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ECE 331
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
This class is very difficult, and Dimitris managed to make it chewable and taught it well. The reversed format of the class worked well with him and the other prof answering any questions about the material on the exercises. He was also really helpful in office hours and concisely answered questions about problems on the exam and homework.
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ECE 331
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
He spent lecture time discussing a recent AI chatbot instead of focusing on the course content. I understand that he may be excited about this technology but it was not relevant to the course and I felt like I was not getting the most out of my education. I expect my teachers to prioritize teaching the course material and helping me learn.
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ECE 826
Quality 2/5Difficulty 1/5
He is a nice guy. Easy A with almost no effort. However, do not expect to learn something useful from taking a course with him. The technical quality of the class is pretty low.
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ECE 330
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
My personal opinion: Prof. Dimitris Papailiopoulos brings some of the best flipped classroom courses at UW Madison. He makes concise (usually 5-15min for each period) videos with clear presentation slides. Activity problems are very reasonable and guide you learning. Review sessions are given before exams and unexpected problems rarely occur.
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Classes with Dimitris Papailiopoulos

COMPSCI 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

Directed study projects for Computer Science juniors and seniors, arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Fred SalaDan Negrut+49 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
COMPSCI 899

Pre-dissertator Research

1–9 credits

Pre-dissertator independent research supervised by a faculty member for students who have completed a master's degree but have not reached dissertator status.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Fred SalaSong Gao+63 more

No recorded grade history

ECE 399

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent Study course for ECE featuring directed study projects arranged with the instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Eric HoffmanDan Negrut+54 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ECE 699

Advanced Independent Study

1–6 credits

Advanced Independent Study for ECE involving directed study projects arranged with the instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Eric HoffmanIrena Knezevic+66 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sample
ECE 790

Master's Research

1–9 credits

Independent work on master's research overseen by a qualified instructor. Students demonstrate the ability to formulate, analyze, and independently solve advanced engineering problems and communicate research results orally and in writing.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Irena KnezevicDan Negrut+68 more

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Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027COMPSCI 699Directed Study
Spring 2027COMPSCI 790Master's Thesis
Spring 2027COMPSCI 799Master's Research
Spring 2027COMPSCI 899Pre-dissertator Research
Spring 2027COMPSCI 990Dissertation
Spring 2027ECE 399Independent Study
Spring 2027ECE 699Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2027ECE 790Master's Research
Spring 2027ECE 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2027ECE 990Dissertator's Research
Fall 2026COMPSCI 702Graduate Cooperative Education
Fall 2026COMPSCI 790Master's Thesis
Fall 2026COMPSCI 799Master's Research
Fall 2026COMPSCI 899Pre-dissertator Research
Fall 2026COMPSCI 990Dissertation
Fall 2026ECE 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026ECE 790Master's Research
Fall 2026ECE 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2026ECE 990Dissertator's Research

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