Dr. Darcy Bullock

Professor

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Biography

Darcy M. Bullock is the Lyles Family Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. He serves as the Director of the Joint Transportation Research Program, focusing on advancing transportation infrastructure systems. His research interests include Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Operations, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Airport Operations, Winter Roadway Maintenance, and Crash Scene Forensics. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field with several prestigious awards, including the Wilbur S. Smith Distinguished Transportation Educator Award and multiple Paper Awards from the Transportation Research Board. His academic career includes significant teaching and research in transportation engineering, where he emphasizes the impact of emerging technologies on transportation systems. Dr. Bullock was educated at Carnegie Mellon University, earning both his Ph.D. and Master’s degrees there, following a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont. His work not only extends to academic publications but also involves participation in significant public engagement efforts, including testimony before congressional committees and involvement in community-focused transportation initiatives.

Research Interests

Awards

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Wilbur S. Smith Distinguished Transportation Educator Award

2022-08-01
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Transportation Research Board, Traffic Signal Systems Committee Paper Award

2021-01-01
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Transportation Research Board, Traffic Signal Systems Committee Paper Award

2020-01-01

Courses

CE 361 - Introduction to Transportation CE 299 - Smart Mobility CE 597 - Individual Study Abroad: European Transportation Systems

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.