Dr. Claudio Aguilar

Professor

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Biography

Claudio Aguilar is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University, focusing on research in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. His laboratory investigates protein trafficking, membrane transport processes, and cell polarity establishment, which are crucial in animal development and physiological functions such as synaptic transmission and immune response. His research utilizes a variety of techniques from genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology to understand protein-protein interactions at a molecular level and their physiological relevance through functional assays and microscopy. Aguilar earned his Ph.D. from the University of Buenos Aires in 1996 and has received numerous awards recognizing his research excellence and contributions to education, including the Purdue University Faculty Scholar designation and the Sigma Xi Midcareer Research Award. He is also active in professional organizations and participates in various invited lectures and conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Awards

#2018

Purdue University Faculty Scholar

#2017

Sigma Xi Midcareer Research 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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.