Bionic Interfaces Prototyping Lab
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
No year on the page — check the original to confirm these dates are for this cycle.
Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Alex Chortos at Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering lists Bio-inspired and mechanically adaptive electronics, Multimaterial additive fabrication, Soft actuators (artificial muscles), Wearable actuators (haptics), Polymer design and polymer physics, Deformation sensors and transistors as their registered research area.
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