Dr. Sanjiva Lele

Professor

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Biography

Professor Sanjiva Lele is the Edward C. Wells Professor at Stanford University, where he serves in the School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. His research focuses on the application of numerical simulations to study fundamental unsteady flow phenomena, turbulence, flow instabilities, and flow-generated sound. His recent projects have explored areas such as shock-turbulent boundary layer interactions, supersonic jet noise, wind turbine aeroacoustics, and multi-phase flows. He has over three decades of experience in the field and has published extensively on high-fidelity computational methods for engineering applications. He is a recognized leader in fluid dynamics and has received multiple awards for his contributions, including the Fluid Dynamics Prize from the American Physical Society and the AIAA Aeroacoustics Award. He has served as an Associate Editor for notable journals and has been involved in various professional committees and boards throughout his career.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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Fluid Dynamics Prize

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AIAA Wind Energy Conference Paper Award

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Distinguished Alumnus Award

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AIAA Aeroacoustics Award

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AIAA Paper Award

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Associate Fellow

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AIAA Paper Award

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AIAA Student Paper Award

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Stanford Asian American Faculty Award

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Fellow

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RT Knapp Award

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Presidential Young Investigator Award

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F N Frenkiel Award

Courses

ME 461 CME 204 CME 300B AA 190 AA 391 AA 392 AA 191 AA 191H AA 199 AA 393 AA 393W AA 398 AA 491 AA 291 AA 199A AA 299A AA 299B AA 290 AA 290S AA 201B AA 201A ENGR 298 ME 451B AA 113

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.