Dr. Pedro Reis

Professor

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Biography

Pedro M. Reis is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Manchester, UK, in 1999, followed by a Certificate in Advanced Studies in Mathematics from St. John's College, University of Cambridge in 2000, and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Manchester in 2004. Reis has held postdoctoral positions at City College of New York and CNRS/ESPCI Paris, and joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2007 as an Instructor in Applied Mathematics. He later held dual appointments in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering at MIT, where he became an Assistant Professor and then an Associate Professor. Notable recognitions include being named to the Popular Science magazine’s 'Brilliant 10' list in 2013 and receiving the CAREER Award from the NSF in 2014. Reis is also a Fellow of the American Physical Society and has received multiple awards for his contributions to applied mechanics and soft matter research. He continues to impact the field through teaching and mentoring Ph.D. students.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Institute of Mechanical Engineering • École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Leading the Institute focusing on innovative mechanical engineering research.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research and taught applied mathematics with a focus on engineering.

Instructor

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Taught and developed courses in applied mathematics.

Awards

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Brilliant 10

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CAREER Award

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Thomas J.R. Hughes Young Investigator Award

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GSOFT Early Career Award

Courses

Mechanics of Slender Structures ME-411 Solid Mechanics ME-331

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.