Dr. Vitaliy Rayz

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Biography

Vitaliy L. Rayz is a Professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University, where he also serves as the Associate Head for Academic Programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997) and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2005). His research focuses on biomechanical analysis of cardiovascular diseases, including the initiation, progression, and treatment of these conditions. Rayz specializes in patient-specific modeling of blood flow and the impact of flow-altering procedures on cerebral aneurysms. He also develops image-based computational fluid dynamics and models for non-invasive diagnostics. His work includes the design of devices for flow diversion and chemofiltration, as well as the application of particle image velocimetry and magnetic resonance imaging for blood flow measurements. His contributions have significantly advanced the understanding and management of cardiovascular health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.