Dr. David Bernal Neira

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. David Bernal Neira is an Assistant Professor at the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. He specializes in optimization software theory, quantum computing solution methods, combinatorial optimization problems in chemistry, and chemical process systems engineering. His research includes mathematical modeling, optimization of discrete nonlinear systems, novel algorithms, and computational methods, with applications in process energy systems engineering. David completed his PhD at Carnegie Mellon University and earned a B.A.Sc. in Physics from Universidad de Los Andes, along with an M.Sc. His recent position as an Associate Scientist at NASA QuAIL has further enriched his research profile, emphasizing the use of advanced computational techniques in chemical engineering. He is involved in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral associates in his research group and has contributed to various selected publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Joined as an Assistant Professor in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering.

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.