Dr. Michael Murillo

Professor

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Biography

Michael Murillo is a theoretical computational physicist focusing on particle-based methods for simulating interacting systems of particles, including molecular dynamics, fluids using smoothed-particle hydrodynamics, and human behaviors through agent-based modeling. His academic career began as a Director's Postdoctoral Fellow at the Theoretical Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), followed by a position as a staff scientist at LANL. Currently, Prof. Murillo holds a joint appointment at Michigan State University in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. He has contributed to significant research published in journals such as the Journal of Statistical Physics and Physical Review E. His work primarily involves advanced theoretical frameworks and methods applicable to various fields including statistical mechanics and plasma physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and conducting research in computational mathematics and engineering.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology