Dr. Akshath Jitendranath

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Akshath Jitendranath is an Assistant Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University. He holds a PhD in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Research Master in Philosophy and Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research interests span Decision Theory, Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Social Science, with a particular focus on the intersection of economics and philosophy. Jitendranath's work has been published in several philosophy and economics journals, including the Journal of Philosophy and the Journal of Mathematical Economics, as well as interdisciplinary publications such as Theory and Decision. Notably, his paper in the Journal of Philosophy was awarded the Isaac Levi Prize. Jitendranath emphasizes rigorous responses to complex questions, stating that simplistic answers often fail to meet the standards of excellence required in both disciplines. His experiences are influenced by a diverse background, being born and raised in India but also having lived and worked in various parts of the world, contributing to a rich cosmopolitan perspective.

Research Interests

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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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.