Dr. Fariborz Tavangarian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fariborz Tavangarian holds a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and a Master’s degree in materials engineering with a specialization in metals extractive metallurgy from Isfahan University of Technology. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Harrisburg. Prior to his current position, he served as an Assistant Professor and Instructor at Morehead State University and worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Louisiana State University. He is the director of the Advanced Materials Manufacturing Lab, focusing his research on bioinspired materials structures, additive manufacturing, self-healing materials, and composite mechanics. His academic background and expertise have positioned him as a key contributor in the fields of advanced materials and engineering education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.