Dr. Margaret Byron

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Margaret Byron is the Trethewey Early Career Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in Biomechanics, Mechanobiology, and Experimental Fluid Dynamics. Her research interests include multiphase flow, turbulence, animal locomotion, and intermediate Reynolds number phenomena. Byron's academic journey began with a B.S.E. in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University in 2010, followed by an M.S. in Civil Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2012, and a Ph.D. in Civil Environmental Engineering from the same institution in 2015. Her work contributes significantly to the fields of energy needs, homeland security, biomedical devices, and transportation systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.