Dr. Michael Sori

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Sori is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. His research group focuses broadly on planetary geophysics and the solid worlds of the Solar System, including Mars, the Moon, Ceres, and icy satellites. Specific areas of interest include planetary interiors, volcanism, cryovolcanism, planetary surfaces, and icy processes. His team studies methods for conducting future geophysics-themed exploration missions for Solar System spacecraft. Sori has received several notable awards, including the NASA Planetary Science Early Career Award and the University of Arizona Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of planetary bodies through research publications in prestigious journals. Sori has also been involved in mentorship, guiding several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in their academic pursuits.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

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.