Dr. Carol Handwerker

Professor

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Biography

Carol Handwerker is a distinguished professor in Materials Engineering at Purdue University with a focus on sustainability and environmental engineering. Her research program targets lead-free interconnects with emphasis on reliability for server, military, and aerospace electronic systems, as well as the innovative strategies for next-generation electronic packaging. She also leads efforts in sustainable electronics through the NSF IGERT program. Her work includes the development of new electronic materials and processes aimed at enhancing sustainability in design.

Research Interests

Awards

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John Bardeen 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.