Dr. Mirian Velay Lizancos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mirian Velay-Lizancos is an Associate Professor at the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. As a Bowen Scholar of Excellence and Associate Director of the Pankow Lab, her work emphasizes innovative solutions in civil engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Universidade da Coruna, Spain, and has a strong academic background in materials engineering. Her research interests include concrete and cementitious materials, focusing on sustainable solutions, high-performance advanced construction materials, and forensic engineering using nondestructive testing (NDT). She is dedicated to advancing the field through both teaching and research, engaging with students to propel their understanding of complex engineering principles and sustainability.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.