Dr. Marc Tarling

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marc Tarling is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Industrial Design at Purdue University, bringing 25 years of industry experience in automotive design. He has worked with prestigious companies such as Ford Europe and General Motors in locations including the UK, Germany, and Detroit, alongside gaining extensive experience collaborating with GM’s partner in China, Shanghai. Marc's diverse background in automotive design encompasses several leadership roles, focusing on production design, advanced design, CMF (color, material, finish) design, brand design, strategy, vehicle architecture, and digital design/interaction. He is passionate about future mobility and the role of the designer as an integrator. His research interests and specializations include Mobility Design, Design Strategy, and Integrated Design, emphasizing the development of vehicle design as part of a broader mobility solution and creating design strategies that foster innovation. He holds a Master of Arts in Vehicle Design from the Royal College of Art in London and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Newcastle, UK.

Research Interests

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.