Prospective Students

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We are always looking forward to working with students who are passionate about making the world more efficient and sustainable.

If you are already a Purdue student, you can take research credits with Dr. Cai.
If you are planning to apply to Purdue, because of Dr. Cai's joint appointments and affiliations, your applications can be submitted to the following programs: Industrial Engineering, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, and Ecological Sciences and Engineering. Please review each program to determine which one is the best fit for you.

Please email Dr. Cai if you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting/conference call to discuss your research interests, and attach your CV/resume with your email.