Dr. Larry Aagesen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Larry Aagesen is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. He holds a PhD in Materials Science Engineering from Northwestern University, awarded in 2010, with a focus on phase-field simulations of solidification processes. His research primarily revolves around computational science, specifically within materials research, emphasizing materials and radiation effects. Aagesen's academic journey includes several years at both Northwestern University and the University of Michigan, where he has been involved in various roles, including postdoctoral research and assistant research scientist positions. His experience extends beyond academia into professional roles, such as a computational scientist at the Idaho National Laboratory and previous engineering positions within the U.S. Navy and Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Aagesen has gained recognition for his contributions to the field and has served on editorial boards and review panels, enhancing the scientific dialogue within materials engineering and radiation effects. He aims to advance knowledge and technology in this important area of research.

Research Interests

Experience

Computational Scientist

2015-01-01 — Present

Idaho National Laboratory •

Involved in computational mechanics and materials research.

Assistant Research Scientist

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducted research in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Worked on advanced materials research in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Research Assistant

2004-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Northwestern University •

Assisted in materials science research.

Operations Manager

2002-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Kimberly-Clark Corporation • Everett, WA

Managed operations within the company.

Machinery Division Officer

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

USS Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Navy • Everett, WA

Oversaw machinery operations on the naval vessel.

Electronics Technician

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

College of Chemistry Electronics Shop, University of California Berkeley •

Handled electronic equipment and repairs.

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