Dr. Chih Kang Shih

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Biography

Chih-Kang (Ken) Shih is a Professor and holds the Dr. Arnold Romberg Endowed Chair in the Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1988, and his research focuses on nanoscale electronic materials and quantum engineering. His work encompasses a range of topics, including metallic nanostructures, the fundamental electronic processes in semiconductor quantum dots, and the nanoscale mechanical properties of soft matters. He has published extensively on subjects such as quantum coherence, thin-film growth, and nanoscale characterizations of semiconductor devices. Shih's contributions to materials science, nanoscience, and nanotechnology have been recognized in numerous journals, showcasing his expertise in the structural, electronic, and optical properties of semiconductor nanostructures.

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Master Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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