Dr. Gary Cheng

Professor

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Biography

Gary Cheng is a Professor at the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.Phil. from Columbia University and master's and bachelor's degrees from the University of Science and Technology in Beijing. His research primarily focuses on manufacturing technologies, specifically laser materials processing, hybrid manufacturing systems, and rapid manufacturing techniques that cater to the production of 3D bulk structural nanomaterials. Cheng's work also involves manipulation processing of biomaterials and the development of multilayer functional coatings aimed at enhancing the mechanical and physical properties of metals. Through his extensive research, he aims to advance the field of industrial engineering and contribute to more efficient manufacturing processes.

Research Interests

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.