Dr. Robert Malkin

Professor

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Biography

Professor Malkin is focused on medical instrumentation in the developing world. He is the founder of The International Research Institute, Engineering World Health, and Global Public Service Academies, which offer unique study abroad programs allowing undergraduates and high school students to study and work in healthcare settings in developing countries. His research interests include the development of medical equipment tailored for under-resourced environments. Malkin’s work has been supported by various organizations, including Engineering World Health, the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, the Whitaker Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. His lab, DHT-Lab, runs educational programs, including the EWH Summer Institute, which provides formal classes and research product development opportunities for undergraduates interested in healthcare technology in the developing world. Malkin has assisted hospitals in various nations, including Sudan, Nigeria, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Haiti, and Liberia.

Research Interests

Awards

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Engineering Hero

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Imhoff Distinguished Teaching Award

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)