Dr. David Cappelleri

Professor

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Biography

David Cappelleri is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, where he also serves as the Assistant Vice President for Research Innovation. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University in 1998, followed by an M.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 2000, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2008. His research focuses on multi-scale robotic manipulation and assembly, mobile micro/nano robotics, micro/nano aerial vehicles, micro-bio robotics, mechatronics, MEMS/NEMS, and automation in life sciences. He has been recognized for his contributions to engineering education and innovation with several awards, including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award and the John J. Gallen Memorial Award from Villanova University.

Research Interests

Multi-scale Robotic Manipulation Mobile Micro/Nano Robotics Micro/Nano Aerial Vehicles Micro-Bio Robotics Mechatronics MEMS/NEMS Automation Life Sciences

Awards

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John J. Gallen Memorial Award

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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

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Harvey N. Davis Distinguished Assistant Professor Teaching Award

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Young Scientist 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.