Prof. Andrea Vacca — Research Profile
Purdue University · School of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
School of Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MSME (thesis / research)
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Andrea Vacca at Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering lists Modeling and simulation of hydraulic systems, Modeling and testing of pumps and motors for fluid power applications, Hydraulic valves modeling and testing, Reduction of noise emissions in fluid power systems as their registered research area.
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