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Grace X. Gu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she completed her doctoral studies in 2018. Prior to that, she earned her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and the University of Michigan, respectively. Professor Gu leads the Gu Research Group, focusing on advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. Her primary research interests include composites, additive manufacturing, fracture mechanics, topology optimization, machine learning, finite element analysis, and bioinspired materials. She has authored several key publications that explore innovative methodologies in the design and optimization of materials for various engineering applications, leveraging machine learning and data-driven approaches to enhance performance and functionality.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.