Dr. Gianluca Iaccarino

Professor

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Biography

Gianluca Iaccarino is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, where he joined the faculty in 2007 after completing his PhD at Politecnico di Bari in Italy in 2005. His research primarily focuses on the application of computational methods in mechanical engineering, particularly in areas such as energy systems, biomedicine, and aerodynamics. A significant part of his work is devoted to multiphysics simulations and uncertainty quantification for exascale computing, which seeks to enhance computational capabilities for complex engineering problems. Throughout his career, Iaccarino has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in 2010 from President Obama. He has also been honored as a Fellow of the American Physical Society and received several best paper awards from AIAA and ASME conferences. Beyond research, he is committed to education, having developed courses that leverage computational engineering to tackle real-world engineering challenges. Iaccarino is also active in various editorial and advisory roles within the field and has been involved in large-scale research projects funded by the Department of Energy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading research and teaching in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Exascale Computing Engineering Center - PSAAP II • Stanford, CA

Managing a research center focused on exascale computing.

Visiting Professor

2011-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Postdoctoral Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering Department • Stanford, CA

Research Engineer

1998-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Center for Turbulence Research (CTR) • NASA Ames & Stanford

Research Scientist

1993-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Italian Center for Aerospace Research (CIRA) • Italy

Awards

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Fellow

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TUM Ambassador

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ASME IMECE Paper Award

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Jefferson Goblet Award, Paper

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Turbo Expo Paper Award

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William R. Inez Kerr Bell Faculty Scholar

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Gold Medal Honoring Italians Abroad

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Associate Fellow

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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Humboldt Fellowship

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Terman Fellow

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.