Dr. Karthik Duraisamy

Professor

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Biography

Professor Karthik Duraisamy is a leading researcher in the fields of computational science and engineering, with a specialized focus on aerodynamics and high-speed flows. He holds the title of Professor in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, and he is also the Arthur B. Modine Professor of Aerospace Engineering. His research interests encompass the development of computational models and algorithms for uncertainty quantification, particularly in the application to aeromechanics for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft, as well as wind turbines and hypersonic cruise vehicles. Professor Duraisamy's work emphasizes fluid dynamic modeling from a fundamental perspective and integrates these insights into system-level solutions. His overarching research theme involves employing computational methods to address critical scientific and engineering questions while understanding the effects of modeling uncertainties on predicted outcomes.

Research Interests

Awards

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American Physical Society (APS)

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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American Helicopter Society (AHS)

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science