Dr. Behzad Esmaeili

Associate Professor

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Biography

Behzad Esmaeili is an Associate Professor at the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, with a joint appointment in the School of Industrial Engineering. He specializes in the field of construction engineering and has extensive experience in research related to human factors in construction, human-AI teaming, smart occupational safety, and risk decision-making. Dr. Esmaeili holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. from the University of Colorado, Boulder, as well as an M.S. and a B.S. from Amirkabir University of Technology. His interdisciplinary approach combines engineering with cognitive and safety sciences, aiming to enhance operational safety and efficiency in construction environments.

Research Interests

Human Factors Human AI Teaming Smart Occupational Safety Risk Decision Making

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.