Dr. Brett Savoie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brett M. Savoie is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. He earned his PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from Northwestern University in 2014, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics from Texas A&M University in 2008. His research emphasizes the accelerating design and characterization of energy-related materials through theoretical methods. The Savoie Research Group harnesses burgeoning computational power and develops algorithms that significantly enhance the processes of theoretical characterization and screening, which are vital steps in modern materials development. Savoie focuses on first-principles predictions of electronic structure, catalytic activity, and crystal structure, working on methods development that pushes the frontier of material properties prediction and thereby optimizes often costly synthesis efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

2017-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.