Dr. Gregory Wagner

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Biography

Gregory J. Wagner is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for Mechanical Engineering. He has obtained a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University. His research is focused on the development and application of computational simulations and methods to solve multi-scale, multi-physics problems in engineering, particularly in the areas of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and material transport. His work investigates complex engineering systems characterized by physical phenomena such as melting and solidification in advanced manufacturing processes, fluid-structure interactions in biological systems, and heat transfer in multi-phase flows. Wagner's research employs high-performance computing tools to formulate models and find solutions to these intricate engineering challenges.

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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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