Dr. Wilkins Aquino

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Biography

Wilkins Aquino obtained his Bachelor's degree 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. Before joining Duke University, he served as an associate professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. His academic focus encompasses computational mechanics, finite element methods, and uncertainty quantification within applications for engineering and biomedicine. Significant contributions include research on coupled chemo-mechanics and computational acoustics. Professor Aquino has published extensively, contributing to various high-impact journals and conferences, with a strong emphasis on applied mathematics and mechanics. His work not only enhances theoretical understanding but also applies to practical engineering challenges, particularly in risk and resilient system design.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Lead research and teaching in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, focusing on computational mechanics and engineering applications.

Awards

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Faculty Early Career Development Program

2012-01-01
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Faculty Early Career Development Program

2007-01-01

Courses

Research 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)