Dr. Alissa Park

Professor

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Biography

Professor Park holds the Lenfest Chair at Columbia University where she leads research on issues related to energy and environmental engineering. Her work emphasizes particle technology, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and sustainable energy conversion systems. She has a strong background in the synthesis of hydrogen and liquid fuels as alternative energy sources, and investigates electrostatic charging phenomena in multiphase flows, alongside electrostatic tomography. An esteemed researcher, she has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the James Lee Young Investigator Award and the NSF Career Award, and she was nominated for the Packard Fellowship. Professor Park has also served as a member of the International Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, where she held leadership positions such as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Fluidization Fluid-Particle Systems Group. She was a distinguished speaker at the Womensphere Emerging Leaders Global Summit in 2011.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)