Dr. Likun Zhu

Professor

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Biography

Likun Zhu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, earned in July 2006, and has a strong academic background with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests primarily revolve around lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, focusing on operando characterization and modeling, simulation, and optimization of battery systems. Additionally, Dr. Zhu is involved in micro and nano fabrication and fluidics, contributing to fundamental and applied research in these areas.

Research Interests

Lithium-Ion Batteries Solid-State Batteries Operando Characterization Modeling Simulation Optimization of Battery Systems Micro/Nano Fabrication Micro/Nano Fluidics

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.