Dr. Gianluca Cusatis

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Biography

Gianluca Cusatis is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and has a courtesy appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. With a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in Italy, his research focuses on the mechanics of infrastructure materials, including concrete and cementitious composites. He has made significant contributions through his work on constitutive modeling and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. His professional service includes leadership roles, such as Member of the Board of Governors for the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute and President of the IA-ConCreep Association. His extensive research has led to numerous publications in prestigious journals, underlining his expertise in the field of structural engineering.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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