Krannert People
PhD Student, Accounting
Lafayette, Indiana
What led you to pursue a doctorate?
"I’ve always had a passion for teaching and came to desire a career in the intellectually challenging environment offered by academia. Additionally, the opportunity to pursue research at a world-renowned university with leading scholars is both a humbling and rewarding experience."
What do you like most about the Krannert School and Purdue?
“Krannert is a community of colleagues and friends that supports the individual pursuits of students and faculty while promoting a collegiate atmosphere. Overall, it’s an outstanding working environment at a great Big Ten college campus.
How would you describe the quality of living in West Lafayette?
“I am in the unique position of being a “local,” as both my wife and I are Lafayette natives. Here in north-central Indiana, we enjoy a low cost of living, a diverse climate with distinct seasons, and short distances to the major metropolitan areas of Chicago (two hours) and Indianapolis (one hour). All three local school systems offer excellent opportunities for children, and the West Lafayette school system is consistently ranked among the best of the state.
How would you describe your teaching experience?
“Teaching in Krannert gives PhD students the opportunity to demonstrate not only their knowledge, but their ability to transfer that knowledge to others. Krannert’s undergraduate programs are nationally recognized and the caliber of students offers great potential for interaction, and even collaboration.”
What kinds of research opportunities have you had at the Krannert School?
“Faculty in Krannert recognize the need for both coursework and research assignments to be career-productive; that is, opportunities abound for students to pursue their personal research interests in their daily efforts. We enjoy access to journals and databases from all across the business disciplines, in addition to quality facilities and equipment to support our efforts.”
How would you describe the Krannert faculty?
“The faculty in Krannert is dedicated to the success of PhD students. While they are also friendly, caring, challenging, and diverse, I think their dedication to PhD student success sets them apart from faculty at other universities.”