Dr. Christopher Seto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Han-Fai Seto earned his Ph.D. in Criminology from Pennsylvania State University and joined the Purdue University Department of Sociology in 2023. His research focuses on hate crime, violence, health, and the interplay of religion and morality. He has a keen interest in the ecological aspects of social phenomena, utilizing spatial data methodologies in his investigations. Dr. Seto employs computational methods to explore large-scale networks and engage with extensive social and digital datasets. His recent work has been published in notable journals such as Justice Quarterly, Health & Place, Social Science & Medicine, British Journal of Criminology, Sociology of Religion, and Journal of Adolescent Health. This diverse range of publications highlights his commitment to understanding complex social issues through rigorous academic research.

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.