Dr. Hunter Adams

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hunter Adams received a B.A. in Physics from Cornell University in 2015, an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University in 2017, and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University in 2020. His Ph.D. work was entirely focused on hardware, specifically on building small spacecraft infrastructure and the communication among spacecraft. He developed a strong passion for electronics prototyping. Adams joined the faculty at Cornell's Electrical and Computer Engineering department in July 2020, where he teaches laboratory design courses based on microcontrollers and FPGAs. He also advises the Maker Club, project teams, and master's engineering projects. Adams believes in the importance of building as a method for learning engineering and fostering his development as an engineering educator. His collaborative projects involve various disciplines including plant sciences, neurobiology, and archaeology, among others. He encourages his students to engage in diverse projects, emphasizing hands-on experience in engineering education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Canaan Family Award for Excellence in Academic Advising

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Cornell Scale-Up Prototyping Award

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National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Fellowship

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Cornell Commercialization Fellowship

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New York Space Grant

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture