Dr. Anirudh Natarajan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anirudh Raju Natarajan received his B.Tech. in Metallurgical Materials Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, followed by an M.S. in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He completed his Ph.D. in Materials at the University of California, Santa Barbara. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2018 to 2022, he developed expertise in computational materials science, focusing on thermodynamics, kinetics, phase transformations, metallurgy, and statistical mechanics. In 2022, he joined the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) where he leads the nanoscale materials design simulation lab (MADES), fostering research in computational design and discovery of advanced engineering materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Conducted research in computational materials design and development.

Courses

Advanced Phase Transformations Thermodynamics II

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.