Dr. Nilupa Gunaratna

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nilupa Gunaratna is an Associate Professor in Public Health with a courtesy appointment in Nutrition Science at Purdue University. Her academic focus includes food systems, food security, and nutrition, particularly for at-risk populations in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Gunaratna's research aims to develop and evaluate interventions that equitably and sustainably improve food security and nutrition. She advocates for rigorous ethical practices in quantitative methods to ensure the effectiveness and fairness of her studies. Her commitment extends to teaching, where she covers foundational topics in global health and design analysis for randomized trials. Dr. Gunaratna is also actively involved in professional associations, holding a committee position in Professional Ethics at the American Statistical Association.

Research Interests

Courses

PUBH 51100 - Foundations of Global Health PUBH 59000 - Design and Analysis of Randomized Trials

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.