Dr. Makarand Hastak

Professor

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Biography

Makarand Hastak is a Reilly Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University (1994), and his educational background also includes a Master of Studies in Law from the Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University (expected in 2024), a Master of Science from the University of Cincinnati (1991), and a degree from Nagpur University, India (1987). His professional recognition includes being elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2024, and being elected to the National Academy of Construction in 2023. Dr. Hastak's research focuses on decision support systems, construction process improvement, risk assessment, strategic planning, and infrastructure management. He actively engages in teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in areas such as infrastructure planning, risk management, and construction operations analysis, among others. He has also made significant contributions to the field through several publications and leadership positions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Elected Fellow

2024-01-01
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Elected

2023-01-01

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.