Dr. Juan Salamanca

Associate Professor

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Biography

Juan Salamanca’s research lies at the intersection of design, social science, and informatics. His current research focuses on the necessary social and material conditions that facilitate or hinder cooperation and collaboration in urban commuting. Recent publications discuss the concept of social viscosity and introduce the use of an agent-based modeling tool to study large datasets, aiming to achieve unplanned collective goals in adaptive contexts, such as smart cities. As an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, he is also an Affiliate Professor in the Informatics Program at the School of Information Sciences and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. He holds a PhD from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Design in Chicago, an MDes from Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, and a BA in Industrial Design from Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching and researching in Graphic Design and Design Responsible Innovation, focusing on social interaction and informatics.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.