Dr. Daniel Delaurentis

Professor

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Biography

Daniel DeLaurentis is the Bruce Reese Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University, where he also serves as Chief Scientist at the Department of Defense Systems Engineering Research Center and Vice President for Research Institutes and Centers at Purdue Discovery Park District. He earned his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering in 1992 from Florida Institute of Technology, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1993 and 1998, respectively. His research focuses on the integration of mathematical modeling with decision-support frameworks in design processes, especially within the context of system-of-systems, air vehicles, and autonomous systems. DeLaurentis has pioneered techniques combining Design Experiments and probability theory to address uncertainty in aerospace design, leading to strategic innovations in aerospace system integration and operations. He has received numerous accolades, including Fellow status from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) for his contributions to the field. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in various professional conferences and has published extensively on topics related to aircraft design, system dynamics, and multi-disciplinary problem-solving within aerospace contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Bruce Reese Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Leadership role in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, promoting research and educational excellence in aerospace engineering.

Chief Scientist

— Present

Department of Defense Systems Engineering Research Center UARC •

Oversight of research initiatives and strategic direction in systems engineering.

Vice President for Research Institutes and Centers

— Present

Purdue Discovery Park District • West Lafayette, IN

Governance of research institutes and centers focused on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

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C.T. Sun Research Award

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Kevin Corker Award for Innovative Idea

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.