Dr. Kelsey Prissel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kelsey Prissel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. Her research focuses on planetary differentiation and volcanism, employing high-temperature laboratory experiments and geochemical analyses of igneous rocks to develop a crust-to-core perspective of planetary bodies. Her research group conducts high-pressure experiments and isotopic analyses, and employs geochemical modeling techniques such as elemental diffusion and isotopic fractionation. The work also involves petrograhic characterization of natural samples, including those from lunar, meteorite, and terrestrial origins. Additionally, Prissel's research includes synthesis and analysis for 'ground truth' materials to support remote sensing applications, as well as participation in analog mission field campaigns for planetary surface exploration.

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.