Dr. Luís Amaral

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Biography

Luís Nunes Amaral, a native of Portugal, holds the title of Erastus Otis Haven Professor at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He specializes in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, with additional affiliations in the fields of Physics and Astronomy, and Medicine (Pulmonary Critical Care). Amaral has a substantial research portfolio that includes over 180 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious scientific journals such as Nature, Science, and PNAS. His work primarily focuses on the emergence, evolution, and stability of complex social and biological systems, addressing critical issues in healthcare and innovation. He has received numerous accolades, including the CAREER award from the National Institutes of Health and recognition as one of the Distinguished Young Scholars in Medical Research by the W. M. Keck Foundation. Moreover, he is a Fellow of several distinguished societies, including the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 2020, he was honored with the Provost's Award for Exemplary Faculty Service at Northwestern University.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.