Dr. Stefan Zauscher

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Zauscher is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies and holds the position of Bass Fellow. His research primarily focuses on biomechanics and biomaterials, examining the interactions of soft matter and nanoscale materials. He has a diverse academic background, earning his M.S. from Oregon State University in 1992 and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999. Dr. Zauscher's work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Fellow in the American Vacuum Society and the Dean's Award for Inclusive Excellence in Graduate Education from Duke University. He is heavily involved in teaching and has developed courses in independent study and advanced topics related to mechanical engineering and materials science, contributing significantly to the field.

Research Interests

Biomechanics Biomaterials Soft Matter Nanoscale Materials

Experience

Professor

1999-08-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.

Awards

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Fellow

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Dean's Award for Inclusive Excellence

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Chair

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Marion Capers McDonald Award

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ICCES Young Investigator Award

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Bronze Award

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Young Investigator Award

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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

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Early CAREER Award

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Faculty Enhancement Award

Courses

MSEG 591: Independent Study ME 592: Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 591: Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 555: Advanced Topics Mechanical Engineering 514: Properties Characterization Polymeric Materials Mechanical Engineering 490: Special Topics Mechanical Engineering 221L: Structure Properties Solids BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 529: Properties Characterization Polymeric Materials

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)