Dr. Nicole Key

Professor

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Biography

Nicole Key is the Avrum Joyce Gray Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, where she also serves as the Associate Head for Graduate Studies. She received her B.S., M.S.E., and Ph.D. from Purdue University. Her research interests encompass aerothermal aspects of turbomachinery, focusing on axial and radial compressor performance, as well as experimental methods in fluid mechanics. With a strong foundation in Fluid Mechanics, she is dedicated to fundamental research in propulsion applications. Key has been recognized with numerous awards, including the ASME Fellow designation in 2017 and the ISABE Paper Award for her exemplary contributions to air-breathing engines. She has also earned the AIAA Associate Fellow title and several recognitions for her outstanding research and graduate studies contributions. Throughout her career, Nicole has been actively involved in various professional engineering societies, emphasizing her commitment to advancing the field of mechanical engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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ASME Fellow

2017-10-01
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ISABE Paper Award

2016-12-01
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ASME Turbo Expo Paper Award

2016-01-01
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AIAA Associate Fellow

2015-01-01
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Dilip Ballal Early Career Award

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Student

2007-01-01
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AIAA Foundation Gordon C. Oates Graduate Award

2005-01-01
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National Science Foundation Fellowship

2000-01-01
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Outstanding Senior Engineer

2000-01-01

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.