Dr. Matt Ellis

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Biography

Matt Ellis is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the College of Liberal Arts. His research primarily focuses on International Relations and Comparative Politics, with a specific emphasis on security issues in the South China Sea, hybrid warfare techniques, and the application of geospatial analysis in conflict studies. Dr. Ellis's work also explores themes such as nuclear deterrence and the implications of political strategies in global contexts. He has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including the Purdue College of Liberal Arts PRF-XR Research Grant Award in 2020 and the Campus Based Masters Dissertation Prize from the University of Leicester in 2018. Throughout his academic career, he has published various works that analyze contemporary geopolitical strategies, demonstrating a commitment to understanding and addressing complex international challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and researching international relations with a focus on security issues and comparative politics.

Awards

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PRF-XR Research Grant Award

2020-01-01
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Campus Based Masters Dissertation Prize

2018-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.