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 Assistant Vice President for Research Innovation. His research focuses on multi-scale robotic manipulation, assembly, and mobile micro/nano robotics, including micro/nano aerial vehicles and micro-bio robotics. Dr. Cappelleri has received numerous accolades for his contributions to engineering education and robotic technologies, including the John J. Gallen Memorial Award from Villanova University and the Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation. He has been recognized as a Young Scientist by the Association Laboratory Automation and has contributed substantially to academic literature in robotics and automation, often emphasizing the intersection of technology and life sciences. Dr. Cappelleri completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University, followed by an M.S. from Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to advancing research and education within the fields of automation and robotics.

Research Interests

Awards

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John J. Gallen Memorial Award

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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

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Who's Engineering Higher Education (WWEHE)

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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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.