Dr. Melik Demirel

Professor

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Biography

Melik Demirel is the Lloyd Dorothy Foehr Huck Chair and Director of the Center for Advanced Fiber Technologies at Pennsylvania State University. He is an expert in the development of biomimetic materials and emerging manufacturing processes. His research focuses on bio-molecular materials, biosensors, protein physics, and computational materials science. Demirel has authored numerous articles in journals such as 'Nature Materials' and 'ACS Applied Bio Materials', contributing significantly to the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. He has received multiple awards for his outstanding research, including the Outstanding Research Award from the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society and the Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research. His work emphasizes sustainable practices and innovative methodologies in engineering, aiming to advance the scientific understanding of materials at the molecular level. As a member of the National Academy of Inventors, he is recognized for his contributions to academia and industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Center for Advanced Fiber Technologies • Park, PA

Leading research initiatives focused on advanced materials and fiber technologies.

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of engineering science and mechanics.

Awards

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Outstanding Research Award

2013-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2007-01-01
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Humboldt Research Fellowship

2005-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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