Dr. Timothy Filley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Timothy Filley is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, with expertise in molecular and stable isotope biogeochemistry of soils and sediments. His research broadly focuses on climate land use change adaptation in terrestrial ecosystems, international research coordination, and the reactivity of emerging pollutants in soil. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the field, including serving as Co-Director of the Arequipa Nexus Institute and Director of Purdue's Discovery Park, Center for the Environment. His professional experience also includes an interim directorship and substantial engagement with the American Chemical Society as a National Program Chair. Timothy has been recognized for his leadership in environmental sustainability, overseeing initiatives that bridge collaborations between the US and China. He has published numerous articles in high-impact journals, providing insights into factors influencing soil organic carbon stability and interactions within ecosystems. He teaches various courses in his field, including Dynamic Earth and Soil Biogeochemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Arequipa Nexus Institute • West Lafayette, IN

Overseeing collaborative research projects and initiatives.

Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Purdue Discovery Park, Center for the Environment • West Lafayette, IN

Leading research efforts in environmental sustainability.

Interim Director

2017-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Purdue Discovery Park, Center for the Environment • West Lafayette, IN

Managed center operations during the transitional period.

Director

2012-01-01 — 2016-12-31

US-China EcoPartnership for Environmental Sustainability • West Lafayette, IN

Directed joint initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability.

National Program Chair

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Division of Geochemistry, American Chemical Society • West Lafayette, IN

Coordinated national programs and initiatives in geochemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1997-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution • Washington, D.C.

Conducted advanced research in geophysics.

Courses

EAPS 109 Dynamic Earth EAPS 364 Natural Hazards: Science & Society EAPS 518 Soil Biogeochemistry

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.