Dr. Peretz Friedmann

Professor

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Biography

Peretz P. Friedmann is the François-Xavier Bagnoud Professor Emeritus in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has been involved in academic and research roles since 1999 and previously held a distinguished career at the University of California, Los Angeles. His work focuses on rotary-wing and fixed-wing aeroelasticity, flap control for vibration and noise reduction in helicopters, hypersonic aeroelasticity, and structural optimization. He has authored 388 journal and conference papers and successfully supervised 40 Ph.D. students. Friedmann has served as Editor-in-Chief for prestigious journals including the AIAA Journal and is a recognized fellow of various professional societies such as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. His contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of rotorcraft dynamics and aeromechanics, earning him numerous awards throughout his career.

Research Interests

Awards

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Reed Aeronautics Award

2022-01-01
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Vertical Flight Society Honorary Fellow Award

2019-01-01
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Meir Hanin International Aerospace Prize

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science