Dr. Michael Rubinstein

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Biography

Michael Rubinstein is a distinguished professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University, obtained in 1983. His extensive research covers various domains including biomechanics, biomaterials, polymer theory, and computer simulations. Rubinstein's innovative work focuses on understanding the unique properties of polymeric systems through the development of simple molecular models that can be solved both analytically and numerically. These models serve as an important bridge between theoretical calculations and experimental results, facilitating advancements in the design of new materials with desirable properties. Rubinstein has received multiple accolades for his contributions to the field, including the ACS Award for Polymer Chemistry and several fellowships from prestigious societies such as the American Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Additionally, he has taught numerous advanced topics in mechanical engineering, chemistry, and biomedical engineering, influencing the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Research Interests

Awards

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ACS Award Polymer Chemistry

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Materials Chemistry Horizon Prize

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Nelson W. Taylor Award

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Bingham Medal

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Polymer Physics Prize

Courses

PHYSICS 590: Selected Topics Theoretical Physics MSEG 591: Independent Study ME 555: Advanced Topics Mechanical Engineering CHEM 590: Special Topics Chemistry CHEM 544: Statistical Mechanics CHEM 543: Statistical Thermodynamics BME 590: Special Topics Biomedical Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)