Dr. Alejandro Rodriguez

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Biography

Alejandro Rodriguez is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University and serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies. His work focuses on advancing the field of nanophotonics through innovative computational techniques that explore the interaction of light with complex nanostructures. Rodriguez's research interests revolve around engineered materials, including photonic crystals, plasmonic nanoresonators, and metamaterials, which exhibit unique optical behaviors such as photonic bandgaps and negative refraction. He is also involved in studying fluctuation phenomena including Casimir and van der Waals forces, thermal radiation, and spontaneous emission. His work aims to enhance understanding and enable the design of devices with unprecedented control over light properties, promoting advancements in fields such as applied physics and materials science.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.