Dr. Sophia Santillan

Associate Professor

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Biography

I am an Associate Professor Practice at Duke University, primarily focused on teaching required courses for the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) major. My research interests extend to several areas, including structural mechanics and nonlinear dynamics, as well as Engineering and STEM education. I hold a Ph.D. from Duke University, awarded in 2007. Throughout my career, I have actively participated in various projects and teams aimed at enhancing the educational experience of students in engineering fields, including numerous preparations and evaluations of designed courses and advising techniques. My contributions to the field are highlighted through various conference proceedings and journal publications with a focus on topics ranging from experimental analysis to educational methodology in engineering.

Research Interests

Engineering Education Nonlinear Systems Structural Mechanics Numerical Methods

Courses

Mechanical Systems Design Mechanical Design Undergraduate Projects Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Analysis Design Ordinary Partial Differential Equations

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)