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Course materials are heavy and useful, but lectures are not. I bet at least half of the class got lost during the last few weeks lecture about NP topics. He offers lots of extra credits, but the purpose is just to bump up the grade of entire class to a gradable number. Extra credits does not change your final position in the class.Rate My Professors ↗
Manolis is an incredibly passionate professor who genuinely cares about his student's success. The class is extremely time consuming with the quantity of work he assigns, but it translates to high class averages on exams because he conditions you well for success. Doesn't record lectures but lectures are very interactive almost like a HS math classRate My Professors ↗
Professor brings great energy to class and is always available for students. However, they tend to talk a lot during exams, which can be distracting and make it harder to concentrate.Rate My Professors ↗
He is a goated professor. Never skipped his lecture. Got enrolled late in his class, one of the best decisions i could've made. He's really engaging and ensures everyone participates. Gives bonuses, but most important of all, he's really supportive. He'll be there for you, will stay hours longer in his OH but will ensure that concepts are clear.Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
Hands down the best professor I had. Cares about students' education and his lectures are engaging despite the complexity of the concepts. 577 was the toughest yet the most fun class I had thanks to him!Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | COMPSCI 577 | Introduction to Algorithms |
| Spring 2026 | COMPSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2026 | COMPSCI 790 | Master's Thesis |
| Spring 2026 | COMPSCI 799 | Master's Research |
| Spring 2026 | COMPSCI 899 | Pre-dissertator Research |
| Fall 2025 | COMPSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2025 | COMPSCI 799 | Master's Research |
| Fall 2025 | COMPSCI 839 | Core Topics in Computing |
| Fall 2025 | COMPSCI 899 | Pre-dissertator Research |
| Spring 2025 | COMPSCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2025 | COMPSCI 702 | Graduate Cooperative Education |
| Spring 2025 | COMPSCI 799 | Master's Research |
| Spring 2025 | COMPSCI 839 | Core Topics in Computing |
| Spring 2025 | COMPSCI 899 | Pre-dissertator Research |
| Fall 2024 | COMPSCI 577 | Introduction to Algorithms |
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