Dr. Wilkins Aquino

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Biography

Wilkins Aquino obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Duke University, he served as an associate professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. His research interests encompass various fields including Computational Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Computational Inverse Problems, Uncertainty Quantification, and Coupled Chemo-Mechanics. He has contributed significantly to the fields of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics as well as Applied Mathematics, focusing on applications in engineering, biomedicine, scientific computing, and acoustic-structure interaction. Aquino is involved in developing innovative techniques that address complex engineering challenges, underpinning his work with a solid theoretical foundation and practical applications. His extensive publication record reflects his expertise in utilizing computational tools to advance understanding in mechanical engineering and materials science.

Research Interests

Courses

Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering Special Projects in Mechanical Engineering Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering Research Projects in Engineering

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)