Dr. Maria Makin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Makin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Francisco. Makin completed her postdoctoral fellowship focusing on brain-computer interfaces and neural prosthetics. Her research interests include understanding how animals learn to use novel sensory information to guide movements, as well as applying principles of neural prostheses to enhance adult neuroplasticity and promote recovery from neural injuries and diseases. She has studied the use of electrical stimulation of the primary somatosensory cortex to deliver artificial sensations, contributing significantly to the field of neurorehabilitation.

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.