Dr. Corie Cobb

Professor

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Biography

Corie L. Cobb is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a member of the Clean Energy Institute at the University of Washington. She has previously held the position of Senior Member of Research Staff at the Palo Alto Research Center, where she led research projects in advanced manufacturing technologies, including solar cells and batteries. Her research focuses on the intersection of manufacturing, engineered materials, and computational design, particularly in clean energy applications. Professor Cobb's work has garnered funding from various grants, including those from the Department of Energy and DARPA. She holds numerous patents in areas concerning 3D manufacturing and energy storage, showcasing her expertise in innovative engineering solutions. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.S. and B.S. from Stanford University. She has been recognized with several awards, including the DARPA Director's Fellowship and the National Academy of Engineering Fellowship. Her teaching incorporates advanced topics in manufacturing and energy technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Member Research Staff

— Present

Palo Alto Research Center, Inc. • Palo Alto, CA

Led research projects in advanced manufacturing technologies.

Mechanical Engineer

— Present

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

Worked on advanced manufacturing solutions.

Awards

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DARPA Director's Fellowship

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DARPA Young Faculty Award

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3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award

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PARC Golden Acorn Award

Courses

478: Finite Element Analysis 516: Advanced Manufacturing Energy Technologies 498: Materials Environment

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.