Dr. Pavlos Vlachos

Professor

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Biography

Pavlos Vlachos is the St. Vincent Health Professor of Healthcare Engineering and Director of the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a professorship in both the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. His research primarily focuses on measurement science instrumentation and particle image velocimetry, emphasizing the quantification of uncertainty and dynamics of multi-phase flows. Vlachos actively explores flow-induced vibrations and hydro-kinetic energy applications. His work also extends into biological flows and biofluid mechanics, particularly related to biomedical cardiovascular devices, where he investigates conditions like heart failure and diastolic dysfunction. With a robust academic background, including a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and both a Master’s and PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, Vlachos is well-equipped to guide graduate students and contribute to advancements in his field.

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
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  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.