Dr. Venkat Viswanathan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Venkat Viswanathan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan. He specializes in research related to electric aviation, electric vehicles, batteries, and scientific machine learning. His pioneering work focuses on designing and analyzing systems that leverage advanced machine learning techniques to enhance the performance and efficiency of energy storage technologies. Venkat has made significant contributions to understanding the intricacies of battery technologies through interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights from engineering and computational science. He has been recognized for his innovative contributions to the field, earning accolades such as being listed in the MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35. Venkat is dedicated to advancing sustainable technologies in transportation and energy, reflecting his commitment to addressing global challenges through cutting-edge research and innovation. His work inspires future engineers to explore new pathways in mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science