Dr. Hector Gomez

Professor

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Biography

Hector Gomez is currently the Morris Goldman Chair in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. His research focuses on advanced modeling and simulation techniques addressing multiphase and multiphysics problems through the phase-field method. He has contributed significantly to isogeometric methods' applications within fluid and solid mechanics, offering innovative modeling tools for complex biomechanical challenges such as tumor growth, cellular migration, and blood flow at small scales. Furthermore, his work encompasses computational methods for fluid-structure interaction, particularly those involving complex fluids. Over the years, he has received numerous awards recognizing his outstanding contributions, including the Acorn Award and the Faculty Scholar designation from Purdue University. Gomez has also been distinguished with national and international recognitions, such as the ERC Starting Grant from the European Commission and the Princess Girona Scientific Research Award presented by the King of Spain. As a leader in his field, he continues to push the boundaries of engineering methodologies and education, demonstrating a profound impact on both academic research and student learning in mechanical engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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Acorn Award

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Faculty Scholar

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Outstanding Engineering Teachers Spring 2021

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Outstanding Engineering Teachers Fall 2019

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Gallagher Young Investigator Award

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Princess Girona Scientific Research Award

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Young Investigator Award

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Selected Innovators 35

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Juan C. Simo Young Investigator Award

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ERC Starting Grant

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John T. Oden Faculty Fellowship

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Outstanding PhD Thesis Award

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Arquimedes 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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.