Dr. Christina Harvey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christina Harvey leads the Biologically Informed Research Design (BIRD) lab at the University of California, Davis, focusing on biological flight in animals and their morphological adjustments during flight. Her research aims to inspire the design of highly maneuverable and adaptable uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) while advancing the understanding of avian flight. Dr. Harvey's work integrates experimental, numerical, and analytical techniques across biology and engineering, including wind tunnel experiments, aerodynamics, aircraft dynamics modeling, anatomical studies, and motion tracking. Her collaborative projects include partnerships with various organizations to promote innovation in aerospace research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Packard Fellow

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Amelia Earhart Fellow

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.