Ankit Kumar — India
Materials Engineering, Ph.D.
Graduation: 2025
Understanding failure mechanisms of aerospace materials due to corrosion. Important: Increasing life-time of aircraft structure along with safety and reliability concern.
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What do you hope to do after graduation?
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Continue my research in the field either in academia or industry.
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What was the most valuable advice you received before or during graduate school?
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Time management and setting up priorities is the key role during Ph.D.
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Why did you choose Purdue Engineering for your graduate studies?
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I am passionate about research and I know that I can contribute in the field better.
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If you could describe Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs in 3 words, which would you choose?
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Focused, Manifestation, Perfection
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What is the coolest thing you have encountered at Purdue?
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Being international student, it's cool that my advisor can talk to me in my native language.
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What do you do for fun at Purdue or nearby?
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Hit the Gym at CoRec and go for trails nearby.
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What's something unique about you, or something most people don't know?
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My journey from a small village in India to Ph.D. at Purdue University.
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Favorite quote and why:
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Character is the greatest ornament.
