Dr. Michael Falk

Professor

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Biography

Michael Falk is a Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Whiting School of Engineering, specializing in materials science engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics. He holds a bachelor's degree in physics (1990) and a master's degree in computer science (1991) from Johns Hopkins, and completed his PhD in physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Falk began his academic career as a computational materials scientist at the University of Michigan in 2000 and returned to Johns Hopkins in 2008. His research interests are focused on computational materials science, emphasizing the use of computer simulation to understand the behaviors of materials when subjected to various stresses, including bending and breaking. Falk also promotes diversity in STEM fields, particularly advocating for a welcoming environment for LGBTQ individuals in engineering and physics. As the Vice Dean of Undergraduate Education, he has implemented numerous educational initiatives, including partnerships aimed at enhancing STEM learning in Baltimore City schools. His work strives to foster student engagement and support innovative learning opportunities in engineering education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Focus on computational materials science and undergraduate education.

Vice Dean Undergraduate Education

— Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Responsible for overseeing undergraduate education initiatives within the Whiting School of Engineering.

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.