Dr. Xiulin Ruan

Professor

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Biography

Xiulin Ruan is a professor at Purdue University in the School of Mechanical Engineering. He obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Tsinghua University in 2000 and 2002, respectively. He then earned two additional M.S. degrees and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 2006 and 2007. His research at Purdue focuses on nanoscale thermal transport and applies machine learning and optimization techniques for high-throughput design, particularly in the context of thermal management in electronics, battery applications, and space technology. His work includes significant contributions to the field of nanomaterials for sustainable energy solutions and additive manufacturing processes. Ruan has received several prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and the College of Engineering Faculty Early Career Research Award. He has also been recognized for his mentorship of engineering students, receiving the Outstanding Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award. His recent publications reflect his expertise in transport phenomena and sustainable energy applications.

Research Interests

Awards

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University Faculty Scholar

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Outstanding Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award

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College of Engineering Faculty Early Career Research Award

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NSF CAREER Award

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.