Dr. Sohel Anwar

Professor

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Biography

Professor in the Mechanical Energy Engineering Department at IUPUI since August 2021. Previously served as Chair of the Graduate Education Research Committee and held various academic positions including Associate and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at IUPUI. Anwar has experience as a Senior Control System Engineer at Ford Motor Company and as a Staff Consulting Engineer at Caterpillar, Inc. He began his academic career as a Lecturer at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. With extensive expertise in controls and mechanical systems, he has contributed significantly to advanced diagnostics and management in engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

IUPUI • Indianapolis, IN

Leading academic role in the Mechanical Energy Engineering Department.

Chair

2010-07-01 — 2020-08-01

Graduate Education Research Committee, Mechanical Energy Engineering Department • IUPUI

Oversaw graduate education initiatives.

Associate Professor

2009-08-01 — 2021-07-01

Mechanical Engineering Department • IUPUI

Advancing research and education in mechanical engineering.

Assistant Professor

2004-09-01 — 2009-06-01

Mechanical Engineering Department • IUPUI

Engaged in teaching and research.

Senior Control System Engineer

1999-06-01 — 2004-08-01

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

Focused on advanced vehicle control systems.

Staff Consulting Engineer

1995-04-01 — 1999-05-01

Caterpillar, Inc. • Peoria, IL

Provided engineering consultation on mechanical systems.

Lecturer

1986-03-01 — 1988-08-01

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology •

Delivered lectures in mechanical engineering.

Awards

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IUPUI Jaguars Favorite Professor Award

2020-01-01
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agBOT Challenge 2nd Place

2019-01-01
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agBOT Challenge 2nd Place

2018-01-01

Patents

Force Sensor Based Soft Tissue Massage Device

PCT Patent Application 62/219,264 2017-09-08

Real-Time Soot Measurement Diesel Particulate Filter

9,151,205 2015-10-06

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.