Dr. Alina Alexeenko

Professor

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Biography

Professor Alina Alexeenko is a prominent researcher in the field of aeronautics and astronautics with a focus on rarefied gas dynamics and numerical methods. She obtained her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 2003, following her Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics from Novosibirsk State University, respectively. With significant contributions to high-altitude aerothermodynamics and micropropulsion technologies, her work addresses complex phenomena in small satellite propulsion and porous medium gas flows. Through her research group at Purdue University, she has developed innovative algorithms for solving rarefied flow problems and explored microscale flow physics, which have broad applications in aerospace engineering and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Alexeenko has authored over 100 conference papers and has been recognized for her academic contributions through various honors and awards throughout her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Reilly Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Leading research and teaching in the field of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Awards

#2023

Dean Henry T Yang Leadership Service Award

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Associate Editor

#2011

National Science Foundation CAREER Award

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.