Dr. Michael Atzmon

Professor

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Biography

Michael Atzmon is a Professor Emeritus in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, with extensive experience in the field spanning over 35 years. He has focused on various research interests including phase transformation materials synthesis far from equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics of phase transformations. Atzmon has also contributed significantly to the understanding of the mechanical behavior of amorphous and nanocrystalline metal alloys, alongside investigating mechanochemistry and powder processing through mechanical attrition. His academic qualifications include a PhD and MS in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology and a BSc in Physics and Math from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His notable contributions encompass various editorial roles, as he has been a manuscript reviewer for prominent journals such as Acta Scripta Materialia and Applied Physics Letters, among others. Additionally, he has served as a proposal reviewer for esteemed organizations including the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence in Research Award

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Visiting Research Fellowship

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science