Dr. Neera Jain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Neera Jain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Aerospace Engineering. She has a robust educational background with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include physics-based data-driven modeling and dynamical systems, focusing specifically on control theory, analysis, design, and co-design. Jain's applications of these concepts span multiple areas including human-machine teaming, multi-phase thermal-fluid systems, manufacturing processes, and vehicle electrification. She has made significant contributions to the fields of thermodynamics, systems measurements, and controls, with a commitment to sustainable energy, high-performance buildings, and robotics. Neera has received numerous recognitions and awards for her teaching and research efforts, including the NSF CAREER Award and multiple accolades from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Research Interests

Awards

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Rudolf Kalman Paper Award

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Outstanding Young Investigator Award

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Faculty Excellence Award for Graduate Student Mentorship

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Research Associateship Award

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Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award

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CAREER Award

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Energy Systems Technical Committee Paper Award

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.