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Professor Dr. Stefano Curtarolo

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Biography

Stefano Curtarolo is a renowned researcher and the Thomas Lord Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. His academic interests lie at the intersection of materials science, physics, and computer science, focusing on the computational and experimental investigation of materials under extreme conditions. He has significantly contributed to areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Materials Design, and Computational Materials Science, leveraging advanced techniques to explore High-Entropy Disordered Systems and innovative materials for energy and aerospace applications. Curtarolo's work is multi-disciplinary, utilizing state-of-the-art methods to tackle complex research challenges in materials discovery and design. He has been recognized as a Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher and has received various prestigious awards and honors throughout his career, reflecting his impact on the field of materials science and engineering.

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Materials Science Autonomous Materials Design Computational Materials Science High-Entropy Disordered Systems Materials Energy Applications Materials Aerospace Applications

Experience

Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Center for Extreme Materials • Durham, NC

Leading research initiatives focused on materials aspects in extreme environments.

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of materials science.

Awards

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Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher

2021-01-01
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Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

2016-01-01
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ONR Young Investigator Program Award

2008-01-01

Courses

PHYSICS 791: Special Readings Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 555: Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering EGR 95FS: Year seminar Focus EGR 101L: Engineering Design Communication

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)