Dr. Brandon Bukowski

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brandon C. Bukowski is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His research focuses on computational catalysis, utilizing molecular simulations and kinetic modeling to develop technologies that responsibly and sustainably utilize conventional and emerging feedstocks to meet future energy needs. He is particularly interested in nanoporous catalysts, such as zeolites and metal-organic frameworks, supported by metal or metal-oxide nanoparticles for highly selective chemical transformations. Bukowski completed his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with high distinction, along with a minor in Physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, before pursuing his PhD in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. He received numerous accolades during his time at Purdue, including the Undergraduate Award for Teaching Excellence, the Senior Course Faculty Lectureship Award, and was named a Dick Reitz Fellow at the Center for Innovative Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources, which is part of a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. After earning his PhD in 2019, he completed his postdoctoral training at Northwestern University with Randall Q. Snurr.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Joined the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering focusing on research and teaching in the field of computational catalysis.

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.