Dr. Chi Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chi Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University. His research focuses on the development of optical spectroscopy and imaging methods to enhance the understanding of chemical processes in biological samples and materials. He leads projects on chemical imaging platforms that utilize coherent Raman scattering, multiphoton fluorescence, and transient absorption techniques to obtain chemical contrasts that elucidate biological processes. His work includes real-time precision opto-control applications using lasers to influence chemical reactions in living samples, with a specific interest in cell metabolism under stress conditions and lipid metabolism in cancer cells. Chi also investigates solid-state materials' properties through advanced chemical imaging techniques.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
35 semester hours of undergraduate chemistry Courses in General, Quantitative, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.