Dr. Andrew Whelton

Professor

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Biography

Andrew Whelton is a professor of civil, environmental, and ecological engineering at Purdue University with nationally recognized expertise in environmental engineering. With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure, public health, and environmental challenges, he leads the Healthy Plumbing Consortium and collaborates with multiple university and industry partners. His team has identified serious human health and environmental threats linked to the manufacture of plastics and has provided support to communities affected by wildfires. Throughout his career, Whelton has engaged with government agencies such as the EPA and CDC to significantly influence their approaches to health and safety. He has organized town hall meetings and shared research findings with the public and media outlets, resulting in wide recognition, including features in major news platforms. Whelton has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and delivered more than 250 presentations. Before joining Purdue, he was faculty at the University of South Alabama and worked with the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Environmental Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Healthy Plumbing Consortium.

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.