Dr. Aaron Specht

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aaron Specht is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Purdue University, where he focuses on exposure assessment in environmental health studies. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Physics in 2012 and his Ph.D. in Medical Physics in 2016, both from Purdue University. He completed postdoctoral training at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, participating in the Trace Metals Laboratory, where he utilized portable x-ray fluorescence devices for environmental assessments. His research specializes in developing non-destructive and cost-effective methods for elemental quantification, with applications ranging from human health assessments to environmental monitoring. His work has contributed significantly to understanding the interactions between environmental factors and human health, focusing on exposure assessment methods that provide practical solutions in both laboratory and field settings. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he engages in collaborative research projects that aim to improve health outcomes and environmental safety. His work includes measuring exposure to hazardous materials and exploring the applications of his research in various settings, including hospitals and environmental sites.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in environmental health and medical physics.

Awards

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NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award

2019-01-01
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International Society Exposure Science Presentation Award

2014-01-01
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Society Toxicology Travel Award

2015-01-01
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Ross Fellowship

2012-01-01
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Spira Research Award

2011-01-01

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
Application Checklist
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  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.