Dr. Sorin Matei

Professor

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Biography

Sorin Adam Matei is a Professor at Purdue University in the College of Liberal Arts, where he directs the FORCES Initiative. His primary research interests include human-technology interaction, information theory, digital knowledge creation, innovation, and trust in command and control. He explores the relationship between information technology, group behavior, and social structures, particularly in the context of national defense and security. Matei has published extensively, with notable contributions to the understanding of online group dynamics through his book 'Structural Differentiation.' He advocates for structured graduate advising and encourages students to explore individual publishing opportunities, collaborating on research through active funding support.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Research and teaching in communication with a focus on human-technology interaction and social structures.

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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  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.