Dr. Michael Zavlanos

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Michael Zavlanos. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Michael M. Zavlanos's research focuses on control theory, optimization, learning, artificial intelligence, particularly in autonomous systems and robotics, networked distributed control systems, and cyber-physical systems. He has significantly contributed to the understanding of these domains through various publications and projects. His work emphasizes new methodologies for improving system coordination and robustness, exploring theoretical aspects while also addressing practical applications. His expertise in these fields is recognized nationally and internationally, and he actively engages in advancing the state of the art in system control. He has been awarded several prestigious grants including the Young Investigator Program Award from the Office of Naval Research and has been involved with the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program in consecutive years.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science focusing on control systems, learning processes, and networking.

Awards

#

Young Investigator Program Award

2014-01-01
#

Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

2012-01-01
#

Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

2011-01-01

Courses

Linear System Theory Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science Undergraduate Projects Mechanical Engineering Projects Electrical Computer 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
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)