Dr. Christine Allen Blanchette

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christine Allen-Blanchette is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of deep learning, geometry, and dynamical systems. She was part of the inaugural class of Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows, where she was mentored by Naomi Leonard. Christine completed her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 and holds a Master's in Robotics from the same institution, completed in 2013. Her academic journey also includes dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering from San Jose State University, both of which she earned in 2011. She is actively involved in the research areas of control, robotics, and dynamical systems and has received innovation awards in recognition of her contributions to research in robotics and machine learning.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.