Dr. Fu Zhao

Professor

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Biography

Fu Zhao is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, focusing on sustainability engineering and environmental engineering. His research addresses sustainability issues related to manufacturing processes, with specific projects involving solar thermal systems, product design, and water footprint quantification. He has published several papers on topics relevant to biofuel production and life-cycle assessment, contributing to the field's understanding of sustainable manufacturing practices. Zhao has received various honors, including the Kos Ishii-Toshiba Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2023 and recognition as an ASME Fellow. His work emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability factors into engineering design and process planning, demonstrating his commitment to advancing sustainable engineering practices in production systems.

Research Interests

Awards

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Kos Ishii-Toshiba Award

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ASME Fellow

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Outstanding Paper 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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  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.