Dr. Santiago Torres Arias

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Santiago Torres-Arias is an Assistant Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. His research interests focus on security in computer systems, particularly in software supply chain security and distributed system security. He also specializes in applied cryptography, particularly password storage mechanisms. With extensive experience in these areas, Dr. Torres-Arias contributes significantly to advancing the understanding and implementation of secure systems. He aims to equip the upcoming generation of engineers with robust knowledge in dealing with modern security challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, Indiana

Teaching and conducting research in the field of electrical and computer engineering with a focus on security.

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.