Dr. Brent Fultz

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Biography

Brent Fultz is the Rawn Professor of Materials Science and Applied Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He earned his B.Sc. in 1975 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by a M.Sc. from the University of California in 1978, and a Ph.D. in 1982. Fultz began his career at Caltech as an Assistant Professor in 1985, advancing to Associate Professor in 1990, and attaining full Professorship in 1997. He has dedicated his research to the field of materials physics and materials chemistry, with a particular focus on the origin of entropy and its implications in neutron scattering and computational studies. His work includes the exploration of thermophysical properties and the development of new materials for energy storage, specifically in hydrogen storage. Over the years, he has contributed to a greater understanding of metallic glasses and the role of temperature in altering electronic topology. Fultz has published extensively and continues to lead intriguing research.

Research Interests

Courses

MS 110 abc – Materials Research Lectures MS 132 – Diffraction Structure MS/APh 171 – Inelastic Scattering of Materials, Molecules, Condensed Matter APh/MS 105 abc – States of Matter

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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