Dr. Joseph Najem

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Najem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. His research focuses on the intersection of mechanical engineering and bioengineering, particularly in the development of smart materials and systems that mimic the properties of biological systems. He has a diverse range of research interests including biomedical engineering, design and manufacturing, energy systems, and sensors and controls. His work involves creating multifunctional materials and investigating their emergent behaviors under various conditions. Najem has published numerous articles in prestigious journals covering topics such as biomolecular assemblies and neuromorphic computing. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2015, following a Master's degree from the same institution in 2012, and a Bachelor's degree from the Lebanese American University in 2009. Najem also engages with students and faculty at Penn State to foster a collaborative environment aimed at innovative research and education in mechanical engineering. His accolades include being a recipient of the Outstanding Researcher Award from the University of Tennessee and the Air Force’s Office Scientific Research Young Investigator Program grant.

Research Interests

Awards

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Air Force’s Office Scientific Research Young Investigator Research Program

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Rustum Della Roy Innovation Materials Award

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Outstanding Researcher Award

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Iota Delta Rho Interdisciplinary Research Honor Society

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Pratt Fellowship

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Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.