Dr. Morteza Gharib

Professor

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Biography

Morteza (Mory) Gharib is the Hans W. Liepmann Professor of Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology. He has a distinguished academic background with a B.S. from Teheran University, an M.S. from Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. from Caltech. His career at Caltech has seen Gharib serve in various capacities, including Professor of Aeronautics and Professor of Bioengineering, among others. He has held several prestigious positions such as the Director of the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories and the Linde Institute. His research spans multiple areas including fluid dynamics, active passive flow control, and biomedical engineering. Gharib has made significant contributions to understanding the human cardiovascular system and has engaged in developing medical devices such as heart valves and drug delivery systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor of Aeronautics

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor of Bioengineering

Direcor

— Present

Linde Institute • California Institute of Technology

Director of the Linde Institute

Vice Provost

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Vice Provost

Director

— Present

Graduate Aerospace Laboratories • California Institute of Technology

Director of the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories

Director

— Present

Center for Autonomous Systems Technologies • California Institute of Technology

Director of the Center for Autonomous Systems Technologies

Courses

Ae 208 abc – GALCIT Colloquium Ae/APh 104 abc – Experimental Methods

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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