Dr. Ronaldo Borja

Professor

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Biography

Ronaldo Borja works in computational mechanics, geomechanics, and geosciences. His research includes developing strain localization failure models in soils and rocks, modeling coupled solid deformation and fluid flow phenomena in porous materials, and finite element modeling related to faulting, cracking, and fracturing of quasi-brittle materials.

Research Interests

Computational Mechanics Geomechanics Geosciences

Courses

CEE 281 CEE 381 CEE 399 CEE 198 CEE 370C CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 CEE 377 CEE 199H CEE 199 CEE 315 CEE 314 CEE 101C

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.