Dr. Peter Bermel

Professor

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Biography

Peter Bermel is the Elmore Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He has a diverse educational background, earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina in 2000, a Master of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge, UK in 2002, and a Doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2007. His research interests span nanophotonics, microelectronics, photovoltaics, thermophotovoltaics, and thermal physics. In his role as an area chair, he focuses on preparing students for work in these fields, emphasizing practical applications of research in these areas.

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.