Dr. Kenneth Hall

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Biography

Kenneth C. Hall is a Julian Francis Abele Distinguished Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. With an extensive academic background including an S.B., Sc.M., and Sc.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he has made significant contributions to the fields of aerodynamics and aeroelasticity. His research interests encompass unsteady aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and the modeling of complex physical phenomena using computational fluid dynamics. Professor Hall's work focuses on optimization and sensitivity analysis, particularly in the context of turbomachinery and aerospace vehicles. He has held various prestigious positions throughout his career, including a Visiting Associate Professorship at MIT. Over the years, he has garnered numerous accolades, including membership in the National Academy of Engineering and fellow status in both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Julian Francis Abele Distinguished Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.

Awards

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Member

2020-02-11
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Fellow

2011-01-01
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Fellow

2000-01-01

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)