Dr. Adri Van Duin

Professor

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Biography

Adri van Duin is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering at Penn State University. His research focuses on theoretical and computational methods for understanding and predicting materials' behavior at the atomic level, particularly as it pertains to energy systems and thermal/fluid sciences. With a strong emphasis on molecular dynamics simulations and reactive force fields, he investigates various phenomena including combustion processes, catalysis, and material failure. Van Duin has authored numerous journal articles and has received several prestigious awards, including the Faculty Scholar Medal from Penn State and a University Research Fellowship from the British Royal Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

2012-02-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering.

Awards

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Faculty Scholar Medal

2017-04-01
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Outstanding Research Award

2012-04-01
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University Research Fellowship

2000-08-01
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Marie Curie Fellowship

1999-10-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.