Dr. Martin Pfaller

Professor

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Biography

Martin Pfaller specializes in computational modeling of the heart and cardiovascular system. He develops numerical methods to simulate the mechanical behavior of heart tissue, fluid dynamics of blood flow, and the long-term adaptation of living tissue. His work has significant applications in understanding and predicting heart disease progression, as well as optimizing medical device design.

Research Interests

Computational Modeling Cardiovascular System Numerical Methods Mechanical Behavior of Heart Tissue Fluid Dynamics Heart Disease Progression Medical Device Design

Awards

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NIH Pathway Independence Award

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Instructor K Award Support

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Dissertation Award

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Student Council Teaching Awards

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.