Dr. Baron Peters

Professor

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Biography

Baron G. Peters is the William H. Janet G. Lycan Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on studying the rates and mechanisms of catalysis, nucleation, and crystal growth, utilizing rare events techniques and molecular simulation methods. He has a robust background in quantum chemistry. Peters earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004, following dual Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri in 1999. He is recognized for his contributions to both chemical engineering and chemistry.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.