About Purdue University
Founded in 1869, Purdue University is a prestigious public land-grant research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. As the flagship campus of the Purdue University system, it has evolved into one of America's most respected public research universities. Known for its strong STEM programs, particularly in engineering and technology, Purdue serves over 105,000 students across all modalities, with nearly 50,000 attending the main campus. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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89
QS World Ranking
105,000+
Total enrollment
50,000
On-campus enrollment
Accreditations and Rankings
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Career Outcomes and Placement Information
Purdue provides comprehensive career services through multiple channels, including the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) and Pre-Professional Advising (PPA). The university offers extensive career development support through one-on-one counseling, career exploration assistance, and job search preparation. Services include resume reviews, mock interviews, career fairs, and networking events. The CCO maintains strong relationships with employers and organizes regular recruitment events. Students have access to various resources including myCCO platform, VMock for resume feedback, and Big Interview for interview practice. The career services team also provides specialized support for graduate students and maintains strong connections with industry partners
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Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Pramey Upadhyaya is a distinguished Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, whose academic journey includes a B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur (2009), followed by MS (2011) and Ph.D. (2015) degrees from UCLA, where he worked as a resident theorist in Prof. Kang Wang's Device Research Laboratory. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA's Physics and Astronomy Department under Prof. Yaroslav Tserkovnyak. His groundbreaking research in quantum physics and spintronics has led to pioneering demonstrations of current-induced room-temperature skyrmion manipulations, spin torque switching using topological surface states, and NV-center probing of spin-caloritronics. His work has resulted in over 30 publications in prestigious journals including Science, Physical Review Letters, and Nature Nanotechnology, achieving an H-index of 24. His exceptional contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including an NSF Career Award (2020), Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (2013), and Intel Summer Fellowship (2011), while his current research at Purdue focuses on advancing quantum phenomena and material science for next-generation computing applications.
Supriyo Datta is the Thomas Duncan Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, whose groundbreaking contributions have transformed the field of nanoelectronics. Initially starting his career in ultrasonics, he shifted his focus to nanoscale electronic devices in 1985, where he developed revolutionary approaches to quantum transport. His pioneering work combines the non-equilibrium Green function (NEGF) formalism with the Landauer formalism, which has become a cornerstone in nanoelectronics research. His influential books, including "Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems" (1995), "Quantum Transport: Atom to Transistor" (2005), and "Lessons from Nanoelectronics" (2012), have shaped the field's theoretical foundation. His innovative theoretical proposals have sparked new research areas in molecular thermoelectricity, negative capacitance devices, and spintronics, leading to his election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
Risi Jaiswal (Rishi) is a PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, bringing valuable industry experience to his academic research. After completing his Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from IIIT Allahabad in 2014, he spent five years (2014-2019) working in digital design-verification and validation at NXP Semiconductor Noida. His current doctoral research focuses on cutting-edge areas including probabilistic computing, quantum machine learning, optimization, and approximate computing. His work combines both hardware architecture design and algorithm development, particularly in accelerator architectures. His unique background bridges the gap between industry experience in semiconductor design and academic research in emerging computing paradigms.
Sugato Chakravarty is a prominent academic serving as Professor of Consumer Economics and Professor of Management (by courtesy) at Purdue University. His diverse educational background includes a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Jadavpur University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in Finance from Indiana University. His groundbreaking research has significantly influenced multiple fields, particularly in financial markets microstructure, trading behavior, and consumer economics. His most cited work includes seminal papers on stealth trading in stock markets and informed trading in stock and option markets, each garnering over 1,000 citations. His research spans diverse areas including financial derivatives, banking, and development economics, with particular focus on market microstructure, institutional trading, and consumer behavior. His contributions to understanding trading patterns, market liquidity, and price formation have earned him recognition as a leading authority in financial markets research. His work has been published in prestigious journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Financial Management, demonstrating the broad impact of his research across multiple disciplines in economics and finance.
Kimberly Fatten is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant who brings over two decades of diverse industry experience to her role as an accounting instructor at Purdue University. Her professional background spans manufacturing, construction, insurance, and education sectors, providing her with comprehensive practical knowledge that enriches her teaching of financial accounting and income taxation. Her academic credentials include a BS in Accounting from Indiana State University and an MBA from Indiana University's prestigious Kelley School of Business, and she is currently pursuing a PhD in higher education/student affairs from Indiana University. At Purdue University, she serves as the Volunteer Income Taxation Assistance Coordinator, demonstrating her commitment to both education and community service through practical application of tax knowledge.
Hubo Cai is a distinguished dual-appointment professor at Purdue University, serving both in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering and the Division of Construction Engineering and Management. His academic journey began at Tongji University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management Engineering in 1998, followed by MS and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University in 2002 and 2004 respectively. As a Professional Engineer (P.E.), he has established himself as a leading expert in engineering informatics, multimodal sensing, building information modeling, and artificial intelligence applications in construction. His research integrates cutting-edge technology with traditional civil engineering practices, focusing on advancing the field through digital innovation and smart construction methodologies.
Yuxi Zhang is a doctoral candidate in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, specializing in advanced construction technologies. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management Engineering from Tianjin University (2016) and a Master's in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2019). Her research focuses on the intersection of construction engineering and digital technologies, with expertise in image processing, computer vision, building information modeling, and artificial intelligence applications in construction. Her work contributes to advancing the digital transformation of construction engineering through innovative technological solutions.
Dallas T. Morisette is a Research Assistant Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University, where he also earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering in 2001. His significant contributions to the field are evidenced by his co-authorship of more than 20 journal and conference articles, along with holding three patents. His research focuses on semiconductor device physics, wide-bandgap semiconductors, and power electronic devices, areas in which he continues to advance technological understanding and innovation through his work at Purdue University.
Mark S. Lundstrom is the Don and Carol Scifres Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, whose groundbreaking contributions have revolutionized semiconductor device physics and nanoelectronics education. After earning his BEE and MSEE from the University of Minnesota (1973, 1974) and working in semiconductor industry, he completed his Ph.D. from Purdue (1980) where he later established himself as a leading figure in semiconductor physics and device simulation. His seminal works include four influential books on carrier transport and nanotransistors, while his creation of nanoHUB, a pioneering science gateway, has transformed global education in nanotechnology. As the founding director of the NEEDS initiative and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, his research has fundamentally advanced the understanding of nanoscale transistors and semiconductor device physics. His exceptional contributions have been recognized through numerous honors, including IEEE and APS fellowships, making him one of the most influential figures in semiconductor education and research.
Amit Varma, the Karl H. Kettelhut Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Bowen Laboratory at Purdue University, has established himself as a leading authority in steel-concrete composite structures through his groundbreaking research and innovations. After earning his BS from IIT-Bombay (1994), MS from the University of Oklahoma (1996), and PhD from Lehigh University (2001), he has dedicated over two decades to advancing structural engineering, particularly in extreme loading conditions. His fundamental research in steel-concrete composite structures has revolutionized the field, leading to the development of critical design provisions that are now incorporated into major AISC specifications governing building and nuclear facility construction worldwide. His expertise spans seismic behavior, fire resistance, blast protection, and missile impact loading, with his research directly influencing the design and construction standards for safety-related nuclear facilities and commercial buildings across the globe. His exceptional contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the AISC Special Achievement Award (2017, 2020) and the ASCE Shortridge Hardesty Award (2019), while his leadership roles in key industry committees continue to shape the future of structural engineering standards
Morgan Broberg is a doctoral fellow in Civil Engineering at Purdue University, working under the mentorship of Professor Amit Varma, where she specializes in the behavior, analysis, and design of composite plate shear walls and concrete-filled steel (C-PSW/CF) systems. Her significant research contributions, particularly in developing R factors for coupled C-PSW/CF walls, are being considered for incorporation into major industry specifications including ASCE7, AISC341, and AISC360. Her current work involves collaborating with research colleagues to develop a comprehensive AISC design guide for C-PSW walls, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with practical engineering applications
Sunil Prabhakar is a Professor of Computer Science and former Department Head at Purdue University, currently serving as Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs. After receiving his B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1998, he joined Purdue University where he has established himself as a leading authority in database systems. His research primarily focuses on developing innovative solutions for managing uncertain data and ensuring authenticity, integrity, and privacy in outsourced and cloud databases. His earlier work includes significant contributions to moving objects and sensor databases, digital rights management through watermarking, and private database correctness. Before his academic career, he worked at Tata Unisys Ltd. from 1990 to 1994, bringing valuable industry experience to his research and teaching
Debbie Perouli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Marquette University, where she specializes in network protocol design and analysis, network topology modeling, and cybersecurity of Internet routing protocols. After completing her undergraduate studies at the National Technical University of Athens in Greece, she earned her Ph.D. from Purdue University in 2013. Her research interests extend to physical-cyber systems security, and she has made significant contributions through publications on quantum annealing and BGP security evaluation. As an educator, she values the combination of research and teaching, particularly in advanced courses like Network Design and Security and Advanced Computer Security, where she incorporates current trends and real-world applications into her curriculum
Phil Sands is a dedicated computer science educator who served as the K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Computer Science at Purdue University from 2013 to 2020. His diverse career spans software engineering and education, including 6 years as a software engineer and 7 years teaching computer programming and statistics at high schools in Washington D.C. and Michigan. After completing his undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan in 2001, he pursued teacher certification at Eastern Michigan University and later earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Instruction in Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University, where he continues his commitment to computer science education and outreach.
Guangshuai Han is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at Purdue University, having completed his bachelor's degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, China. As an interdisciplinary researcher, he focuses on solving advanced materials and sensing challenges in engineering through AI technology. His research spans multiple areas including flexible electronic materials, molecular dynamics simulations, structural health monitoring, and AI-guided advanced material exploration and design, with particular emphasis on developing piezoelectric sensors for civil engineering applications
Yining Feng is a Research Assistant Professor at the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, where she previously completed her Ph.D. (2020) and M.S. (2016) after earning her B.S. from Dalian Maritime University (2014). Her research focuses on developing innovative nanomaterials and device technologies for sustainable infrastructure and environmental health applications, with particular emphasis on flexible sensors for biological and environmental monitoring. Her work has garnered significant attention in the academic community, with over 1,100 citations of her publications in materials science, infrastructure development, nanotechnology, and energy harvesting. She currently leads interdisciplinary research projects combining artificial intelligence with materials science to advance the development of piezoelectric materials and sustainable infrastructure solutions