Dr. Lawrie Virgin

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Biography

Lawrie Virgin is a professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. He holds multiple degrees, including a B.S. from the University of Manchester, an M.S. from Cardiff University, and a Ph.D. from the University of London. His research interests encompass structural dynamics, nonlinear mechanics, and vibration, specifically focusing on dynamic response behavior of complex mechanical systems under various loading conditions. Virgin has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the Fellow distinction from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and multiple honors recognizing his innovative research and teaching methods. He is actively involved in disseminating knowledge through a wide variety of publications in leading scientific journals and has presented his findings at various international conferences.

Research Interests

Courses

Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science Advanced Mechanical Vibrations Buckling Engineering Structures Special Projects Mechanical Engineering Special Topics Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Structures Mechanical Engineering Analysis Design Research Projects Engineering

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)