Dr. Guillermo Paniagua

Professor

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Biography

Guillermo Paniagua is a Reilly Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has established a respected career in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in turbomachinery and propulsion systems. Paniagua holds multiple degrees including a Master's from Universidad de Oviedo, a Research Master from the von Karman Institute, and a Ph.D. from Universite Libre de Bruxelles. His research interests focus on advanced measurement techniques in experimental turbomachinery, air-breathing propulsion, and fluid mechanics. His work has garnered multiple awards, including the MBDA One-star Innovation Award and several recognitions from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has contributed significantly to both academic publications and innovations in the field of aeronautics, exemplified by his numerous paper awards and contributions to the ASME Turbo Expo. His laboratory, the Purdue Experimental Turbine Aerothermal Laboratory (PETAL), serves as a hub for cutting-edge research and development in propulsion technology.

Research Interests

Awards

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MBDA One-star Innovation Award

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Faculty Excellence Award "Impact Industry"

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Humboldt Research Award

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AIAA Ground Testing Award

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Visionary Aeronautics Project Idea Award

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.