Dr. Brandon Boor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brandon Boor is an Associate Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. His research interests center around indoor air quality (IAQ) and the mechanisms by which pollutants and aerosols affect health and environmental quality. He focuses on areas such as HVAC filtration, human exposure assessment, and the impacts of airborne nanoparticles and bioaerosols including fungi, bacteria, pollen, and allergens. Additionally, he studies multiple facets of air quality in occupational workplaces and the fate and transport of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). Boor emphasizes low-cost air quality monitoring solutions and early-life exposures to combustion aerosols and wood smoke. He has a strong publication record reflecting his expertise and contributions to the field of civil engineering, particularly concerning the built environment and human health.

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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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.