Dr. Philip Anderson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Philip S L Anderson is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on comparative evolutionary biomechanics, examining both vertebrates and invertebrates. He investigates the influence of physical laws and mechanics on evolutionary processes, integrating concepts such as kinematics and fracture mechanics to analyze the evolution of biological cutting and puncture systems. His work seeks to understand the biomechanical and morphological diversification over deep time and the evolution of multi-part biomechanical systems, contributing to the field of paleobiomechanics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Research on evolutionary biomechanics, focusing on vertebrate and invertebrate systems.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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