Dr. Martin Corless

Professor

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Biography

Martin J. Corless is a Professor at Purdue University in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree with first honors from University College, Dublin, Ireland, in Mechanical Engineering (1977), and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, also in Mechanical Engineering (1984). His research interests include dynamic systems and control, focusing on tools for the analysis of control systems under significant uncertainty, which can be characterized deterministically or stochastically. Corless's work addresses both linear and nonlinear systems in continuous and discrete time, with applications primarily in aerospace and mechanical systems, especially concerning the effects of flexible elements within those systems. His significant contributions to the field are reflected in various publications and conference proceedings, showcasing advanced control techniques and methodologies for systems stability and optimization. Corless has received several accolades, including the C.T. Sun Research Award in 2011 and the W.A. Gustafson Teaching Award in both 2003 and 2009.

Research Interests

Awards

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C.T. Sun Research Award

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W.A. Gustafson Teaching Award

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W.A. Gustafson Teaching Award

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.