Dr. Joseph Pekny

Professor

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Biography

Professor Joseph Pekny has been a significant contributor to the field of Chemical Engineering since joining Purdue University in 1990. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. His research primarily focuses on interface engineering, computer science, mathematics, and management science, with a commitment to developing improved methods for scheduling, planning, design, optimization in manufacturing, and addressing challenges in pipeline processes. Pekny's work emphasizes the implications of data management in an era of rapid technological advancement and the competitive landscape of the global economy. He is particularly interested in model combinatorial optimization problems and the development of software platforms for process combinatorics. His research involves advanced techniques in mixed-integer linear programming, sensitivity analysis, and the integration of risk management strategies into optimization methods. Pekny actively collaborates with graduate students, fostering a research environment that is both rigorous and innovative.

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.