Dr. Sid Kumar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sid Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Delft University of Technology. His research group combines theoretical computational mechanics with cutting-edge machine learning and data-driven methods to model and design materials and metamaterials. Kumar's work broadly focuses on studying the link between microstructures and macroscopic properties to design novel (meta-)materials that exhibit tailored and beneficial mechanical and physical properties including metals, polymers, and metamaterials.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.