Dr. Brady Hardiman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brady Hardiman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Biology from Ashland University in 2003 and completed his Ph.D. in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at Ohio State University in 2012. His research focuses on the interactions between vegetation structure and function in coupled natural and human ecosystems. His specific interests center around the role of vegetation in urban carbon cycling and the influence of forest canopy structure on long-term carbon sequestration rates. Dr. Hardiman's work aims to improve management strategies for urban and rural forests to optimize the provision of ecosystem services related to carbon storage and climate mitigation. He has published numerous articles addressing canopy structural complexity and its implications for carbon dynamics in forests, contributing significantly to the field of environmental engineering and sustainability.

Research Interests

Awards

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SEEE Instructional Excellence Award

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EEE Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

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Richard L. Kohls Outstanding Early Career Teacher

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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  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.