Dr. Vikram Gavini

Professor

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Biography

Vikram Gavini is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Materials Science Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on Computational Material Physics, particularly in developing algorithms and computational frameworks for large-scale ab-initio calculations to understand materials properties. He has made significant contributions in areas such as electronic structure studies on defects in solids, high-performance computing aspects of electronic structure calculations, and multi-scale modeling. His work has garnered recognition, including the ACM Gordon Bell Prize and the NSF CAREER Award. He has been awarded multiple fellowships, including the Humboldt Research Fellowship, and has been involved in pioneering research that connects quantum mechanics and mechanics in predictive computations related to materials behavior. Gavini has a solid academic background with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology, and he emphasizes innovative approaches in material simulation, contributing to the advancement of scientific computing techniques in the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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ACM Gordon Bell Prize

2023-01-01
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Achievement Award, College of Engineering, University of Michigan

2020-01-01
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Finalist, ACM Gordon Bell Prize

2019-01-01
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Gallagher Young Investigator Award

2015-01-01
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Humboldt Research Fellowship (Experienced Researcher)

2014-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2013-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2011-01-01
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Robert J. Melosh Medal

2007-01-01
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Allan Acosta Endowed Fellowship

2003-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science