Dr. Mario Ventresca

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mario Ventresca is an Associate Professor in the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a PhD in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, awarded in 2009, and has prior degrees including an MS in Computing Information Science from Guelph University and a BS with Honors in Computer Science from Brock University. His research interests encompass a range of fields including approximation algorithms, automated design inference, computational science engineering, discrete optimization, machine learning, medical operations research, and network science. Professor Ventresca is dedicated to advancing knowledge in these areas through his teaching and research efforts, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that address complex engineering challenges.

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.