Dr. Viju Pillai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Viju Vijayan Pillai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his veterinary medicine degree followed by a PhD in reproductive biology at Cornell University. He subsequently completed an Anatomic Pathology residency at Purdue University and is board-certified in Anatomic Pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Dr. Pillai’s research program focuses on reproductive stem cell biology, with particular emphasis on early embryonic placental development, stem cells, and 3D-organoid models. His work aims to advance the application of stem cell-based technologies to enhance both human and animal health. Additionally, Dr. Pillai provides comparative pathology services to researchers at Purdue University, including histopathology evaluations, consultation on model development, and support for image immunohistochemistry analysis.

Research Interests

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

GRE is not required.