---
type: form
category: academic
person: Yanxin Lu
date: 2018
source: defense_evaluation_form.pdf
---

# Department of Computer Science
# Rice University
## Evaluation of Ph.D. Thesis and Defense

**Student name:** Yanxin Lu

**Semester entered program:** Fall 2012

**Date of examination:** Mon., 11/19/18

Please review the guidelines for evaluation on the reverse side of this form, and choose exactly one of the rankings for each criterion.

| Criterion | Excellent | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem statement | | X | |
| Impact of work | X | | |
| Technique | | X | |
| Content of results | | X | |
| Thesis text | | X | |
| Oral Presentation | | X | |
| Replies to questions | | X | |

## Summary Evaluation

I have read this thesis / proposal and recommend: **X award Ph.D.**

- [ ] deny Ph.D.

**Comments:**
1. Modify thesis in consultation with Prof. Chaudhuri
2. Expand & submit work on API refactoring

**Signatures:** [Three signatures]