Dr. Matthew Frenkel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Frenkel is an Associate Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He studied physics and focused on optical whispering gallery resonators and their applications in thermal sensing. He has worked in advanced microscopy labs at the American Museum of Natural History. In his current role, he supports the information needs of Engineering faculty and students. Dr. Frenkel teaches courses covering fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and automatic control theory. His research interests include engineering education, specifically the information needs of engineering students and effective pedagogical approaches in engineering education.

Research Interests

Engineering Education Engineering Student Information Needs Engineering Pedagogy

Experience

Associated Assistant Professor

— Present

NYU Tandon School of Engineering • Brooklyn, NY

Teaching courses and supporting engineering faculty and students.

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.