Dr. Abdon Pena Francesch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Abdon Pena-Francesch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of bioinspired materials, which incorporate principles from nature to create innovative solutions to engineering challenges. He leads the Bioinspired Materials Lab, where he explores the integration of biological design strategies into synthetic materials. His work aims to contribute to advances in areas such as sustainability, energy storage, and materials science through the development of new materials with enhanced performance characteristics. Abdon is committed to teaching and mentoring students in both undergraduate and graduate programs, promoting an engaging learning environment that fosters creativity and critical thinking. He actively collaborates with other researchers and industry partners to translate his findings into practical applications, making significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering and materials research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science