Dr. Phillip Dunston

Professor

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Biography

Phillip S. Dunston is a Professor and Dean's Faculty Fellow in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. He earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1994. His research interests encompass Virtual and Mixed Reality Applications, Construction Training, Highway Construction Methods, and Human-Machine Collaboration. Dr. Dunston has led various significant research projects, including those funded by the National Science Foundation and the Construction Industry Institute. He actively participates in teaching courses related to Construction Management, Planning, and Equipment Utilization. He has received numerous awards over the years, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the University of Washington Presidential Faculty Development Fellowship. Dunston has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, focusing on the integration of mixed reality in architecture and engineering fields. He collaborates with various organizations to enhance constructability reviews and improve construction practices through advanced technologies. His ongoing contributions shape educational practices and enhance the application of construction engineering methodologies for improved industry performance.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, focusing on research and teaching in construction engineering and management.

Awards

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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Technical (Paper) Award

2000-09-18
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Presidential Faculty Development Fellowship

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NASA Space Grant's Faculty Award

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ACI Construction Practice Award

1996-03-01

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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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.