Dr. Carlos Blanco

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carlos Blanco is an Assistant Professor in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago in 2020, following a Master of Science in Physics from the same institution in 2016. He also holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Chemistry from Purdue University, completed in 2015. Dr. Blanco's research primarily focuses on theoretical aspects of particle physics, straddling the boundaries of computational and experimental physics. His work involves the detection of dark matter, exploring both direct and indirect probes across astrophysical and bench-top scales. His specialties include Particle Astrophysics as well as Theoretical and Experimental Particle Physics, contributing significantly to the understanding of the Standard Model and beyond.

Research Interests

Awards

#2024

Research Corporation Science Advancement Fellowship

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NASA Hubble Fellow

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.