Dr. Matt Ellis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matt Ellis is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, with a focus on International Relations and Comparative Politics. His current research investigates critical security issues in the South China Sea and hybrid warfare techniques, utilizing geospatial analysis to examine conflicts and nuclear deterrence effectively. He has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and has been recognized for his academic achievements, including receiving 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. Additionally, he maintains an active research profile, participating in dialogues on contemporary foreign policy, particularly in relation to United States security strategy under President Biden.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in international relations and comparative politics.

Awards

#2020

PRF-XR Research Grant Award

#2018

Campus Based Masters Dissertation Prize

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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  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.