Dr. Kyle Hanquist

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kyle Hanquist is an Assistant Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. He specializes in hypersonic aerothermodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, high enthalpy flows, chemical kinetics, thermal management, and low-temperature plasmas. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska in 2012, followed by a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2015 and 2017, respectively. His research interests include exploring the behavior of materials and systems under extreme conditions, which is critical for advancements in aerospace technologies. His work contributes to the understanding and development of propulsion systems and thermal protection strategies for hypersonic flight.

Research Interests

Awards

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AFOSR Young Investigator Award (YIP)

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ONR Young Investigator Award (YIP)

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AIAA Associate Fellow

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.