Dr. George Adams

Professor

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Biography

George B. Adams is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, followed by a Master’s and a PhD in the same field from Purdue University. He has previously worked at the Research Institute Advanced Computer Science at NASA Ames Research Center, focusing on high-performance computing for scientific applications. In 1986, he served as a Visiting Lecturer at Stanford University before returning to Purdue. He has held various positions within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Discovery Park. Adams has been recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving several awards including the Outstanding Instructor from General Motors and the College of Science Outstanding Teacher Award. He was inducted as a Fellow of the Purdue University Teaching Academy in September 2019. His research contributions include publications related to advanced manufacturing use cases and nanotechnology education.

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.