Dr. Fehmi Cirak

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Biography

Fehmi Cirak is a Professor of Computational Mechanics at the University of Cambridge, having joined the institution in March 2006. He previously worked as a Senior Scientist at the Center for Advanced Computing Research at the California Institute of Technology for five years. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Computational Mechanics from the University of Stuttgart and a postdoctoral fellowship in Aeronautics at Caltech. Professor Cirak's research focuses on developing rigorous yet simple computational techniques and software for integrated geometric design, analysis, and optimization of engineering structures. His work spans the fields of mechanics, applied mathematics, and computer science, emphasizing the importance of innovative methodologies in computational mechanics.

Research Interests

Computational Mechanics Geometric Design Structural Analysis Solid Mechanics Finite Element Methods

Experience

Senior Scientist

2001-03-01 — 2006-03-01

Center for Advanced Computing Research, California Institute of Technology • California, USA

Conducted research in advanced computational techniques and contributed to software development.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2000-03-01 — 2001-03-01

California Institute of Technology • California, USA

Engaged in postdoctoral research in the field of Aeronautics.

Courses

Finite Element Methods Structural Analysis Stability Solid Mechanics

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.