Dr. Brandon Pitts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brandon Pitts is an Elliot Sigal Rising Star Associate Professor at Purdue University, specializing in human factors, cognitive ergonomics/engineering, and multisensory/multimodal information processing. He holds a PhD in Industrial Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and his research focuses on human-automation interaction, adaptive displays, and the implications of aging technology. Dr. Pitts has contributed significantly to the field through various projects and has been involved in teaching and mentoring students since joining Purdue in 2017. He is actively involved in published research related to the design of multimodal displays and their effects on attention and information processing across different age groups. His academic career is highlighted by numerous awards and fellowships that recognize his commitment to engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Elliott Sigal Rising Star Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and leading research in the field of Industrial Engineering.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

2016-08-01 — 2016-12-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducted research at the Center for Healthcare Engineering & Patient Safety.

Awards

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NIOSH Traineeship Fellowship Program

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship – Honorable Mention

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Distinguished Leadership Award

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.