Dr. James Jones

Associate Professor

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Biography

James D. Jones is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. from Tennessee Technological University, an M.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, and a Ph.D. from the same institution. His research interests lie in Cooperative Learning, Acoustics, Vibrations, Active Noise Vibration Control, Smart Materials, and Intelligent Structures. He has received numerous awards, including Fellow of the Purdue University Teaching Academy, Murphy Teaching Award, and the Frederick L. Hovde Outstanding Faculty Fellow Award. His contributions to engineering education have been recognized through various teaching awards, including DOW Outstanding New Faculty Award and Curriculum Innovation Award. He has published extensively in his field and is known for his commitment to enhancing the learning environment for students. Jones's work in solid mechanics emphasizes both fundamental research and applications, making significant contributions to the areas of noise control and vibration management.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow, Purdue University Teaching Academy

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Murphy Teaching Award

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Solberg Teaching Award

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Frederick L. Hovde Outstanding Faculty Fellow Award

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DOW Outstanding New Faculty Award, ASEE, IL/IN Section

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.