Dr. Christopher Murray

Professor

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Biography

Christopher B. Murray is the Richard Perry University Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on Materials Chemistry and explores the phenomena of nanocrystals, which are nanometer-sized crystals that have properties engineered through size control. Murray's analysis of nanoscale inorganic materials has revealed electronic, optical, and magnetic properties that strongly depend on crystallite size, promising advancements in the fields of nanomaterials and technology demonstrations. His academic work blends perspectives from both chemistry and materials science, driven by a decade of experience in industrial research. This unique blend helps identify and align opportunities for applications while promoting a broader understanding of nanomaterials. He emphasizes the importance of advancing synthetic design and improving analytical tools while also considering environmental health and safety issues in materials science. Murray's contributions aim to influence the evolution and challenges facing the field of materials chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Member Research Staff

1995-01-01 — 2000-12-31

IBM Corp., T. J. Watson Research Center •

Established program preparation characterization nanomaterials devices.

Manager

2000-01-01 — 2006-12-31

Nanoscale Materials Devices Department •

Led development of nanomaterials while exploring self-organizing phenomena applications.

Richard Perry University Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania •

Professor in Chemistry and Materials Science Engineering, leading research in nanomaterials.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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