Dr. Jason Mckinney

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jason D. McKinney is an Associate Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) in 1997, followed by a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) in 1999, and a Ph.D. in 2003 from Purdue University. His research interests focus on microwave photonics systems, specifically applications involving folding receivers, direction-finding, interference mitigation, beamforming, sensing, and waveform generation. Over the years, McKinney has contributed to advancements in these areas, becoming a recognized expert in the integration of microwave technologies with photonics. His work not only enhances theoretical understanding but also has practical implications in various engineering fields. McKinney plays an active role in mentoring students and collaborating with industry partners to apply his research in real-world settings.

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.