Dr. Rhodes Pinto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rhodes Pinto received his Ph.D. in Classics with a focus on Ancient Philosophy from the University of Cambridge in 2016. He is an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow at Stanford University's Scholars in the Humanities. His areas of expertise encompass ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and science, with a particular emphasis on Presocratic thinkers. Pinto maintains active interests in the histories of Western and Eastern philosophy as well as Greek and Latin literature. He has taught a variety of courses on ancient philosophy and introductory philosophy. His scholarly work has been published in reputable journals such as Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy, Phronesis, Apeiron, and Ancient Philosophy. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the 2025 Cornerstone Business Teaching Award for his work in conjunction with the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program at the Mitch Daniels School of Business.

Research Interests

Ancient Greek Philosophy Ancient Roman Philosophy Presocratic Philosophy History of Western Philosophy History of Eastern Philosophy Greek Literature Latin Literature

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching various courses on ancient philosophy and introductory philosophy.

Awards

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Cornerstone Business Teaching Award

2025-01-01

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
  • Official Transcripts
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.