Dr. Shankar Thangamani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shankar Thangamani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology obtained in 2016 from Purdue University, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Madras Veterinary College in India awarded in 2009. His research primarily focuses on the interactions between the fungal pathogen Candida auris and host skin, examining immune responses and pathogen colonization strategies. Thangamani has contributed to numerous publications in reputable journals including PLOS Pathogens, mSphere, and Microbiology Spectrum, addressing various aspects of host-fungal interfaces and immune evasion mechanisms. His work aims to uncover the complexities of fungal infections and improve understanding of microbial pathogenesis in veterinary and human health contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Leading research and teaching in the field of microbiology.

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Focused on microbiology research and undergraduate teaching.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Midwestern University • AZ

Conducted research in microbiology and taught veterinary courses.

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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  • Resume
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  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.