Dr. Kristin Wood

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Biography

Kristin L. Wood is a leading figure in the field of design science and engineering. After completing her doctoral work, she joined the faculty at the University of Texas in September 1989 where she established a computational experimental laboratory aimed at advancing research in engineering design and manufacturing. As a distinguished researcher, she received the National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award and was honored as a Cullen Trust Higher Education Endowed Professor. Over the years, Wood has published more than 300 scholarly works, including refereed articles and books, and has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to engineering education. She has held various prestigious positions, including serving as the Director of the Manufacturing Design Laboratory and as a Fulbright Visiting Professor. Her extensive research focuses on product design, development, and evolution, with particular interests in design innovation, reverse engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes. Wood has also worked extensively in collaborative projects aimed at enhancing design methodologies, fostering innovation in engineering education, and exploring the intersections of cognitive science and engineering design. Her current projects include research on advanced analogical search techniques and energy harvesting methods applicable to sustainable design.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Distinguished Visiting Professor

1997-01-01 — 1998-01-01

United States Air Force Academy • USA

Awards

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Cullen Trust Higher Education Endowed Professor

2001-01-01
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University Distinguished Teaching Professor

2003-01-01

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).