Dr. Nan Kong

Professor

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Biography

Nan Kong is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University and serves as the Associate Director of the Health Systems program at the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2006 and a B.S. in Automation from Tsinghua University in China in 1999. His research interests include stochastic integer programming, global optimization under uncertainty, scheduling, resource allocation, capacity planning, and applications in healthcare supply chains. Additionally, Dr. Kong has expertise in computational modeling for disease management and processing of computational images such as hyperspectral imaging and compressive sensing. He also focuses on educational innovations such as community-based service learning and empathic design in assistive technology, alongside promoting global exchange programs in the field of mathematical modeling for biology, medicine, and healthcare.

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.