Dr. Mukerrem Cakmak

Professor

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Biography

Mukerrem Cakmak is the Reilly Professor of Materials Engineering in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He has a robust background in Chemical and Polymer Engineering, having obtained his Bachelor's degree from the Technical University of Istanbul and both his Master's and PhD degrees from the University of Tennessee. His research primarily focuses on the modeling and experimental studies related to processing and structure-property relationships in polymer films, moldings, and hybrid systems incorporating polymer, metal, and ceramic materials. Through his extensive research, Cakmak has contributed significantly to the fields of materials engineering and processing techniques, demonstrating a commitment to advancing knowledge in material properties and applications.

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.