"Enthusiasm, clarity, and knowledge of a domain is rare in an individual. Professor Akella is one of these individuals who can be enthusiastic, be clear, and communicate, and has in depth knowledge of the domain."
"The instructor was extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter, and also has numerous connections to the industry, which gives us a good view of the industry issues."
"Professor Akella is excellent. He is a wealth of knowledge. He leads the learners down a clear path of new discovery. Hire more like Professor Akella."
"Course was very well structured. Course material good, and taught very well."
"I felt I learnt a great deal which is already having impact on my work."
"Tries to give enough background material, so that the student can learn and understand the material."
"Good reader organization."
"The industry lectures were good and help improve my knowledge in related fields."
"Good level of intuition in techniques."
"Professor presented the material in depth with great enthusiasm."
"Good at sensing confusion and finding ways to eliminate it."
"Course taught very well."
"Excellent course. Workload was high but crucial to understanding material."
"The course is exactly what I wanted to take home at the end of 3 months."
"Great Class - I really enjoy Professor Akella's lectures; I will now be able to apply the concepts from class to my job."
"Very good teacher."
"Very patient and good at explaining."
"Instructor is very helpful - tries his best so that the student learns the material."
"Good knowledge of the area and willing to answer questions."
"Very helpful in learning the techniques in this course."
"Professor Akella was very helpful and worked hard to make sure that all the students understood the material!"
"I am seriously thinking of a Ph.D. program since I believe in this course."
"Teacher is enthusiastic and approachable."