Dr. Cody Schlenker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Schlenker received a B.S. in Chemistry from Linfield College in 2004 and subsequently earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Southern California in 2010. During his graduate studies, he conducted research under Professor Mark E. Thompson, focusing on the photophysics of organic optoelectronic devices. After earning his doctorate, he worked with Professor David S. Ginger at the University of Washington as an NSF SEES Postdoctoral Fellow, studying the excited-state dynamics of semiconducting polymers. In 2014, he joined the University of Washington’s Department of Chemistry as an Assistant Professor, where he is also a member of the UW Clean Energy Institute and the Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute. His research group specializes in monitoring and manipulating electronic dynamics at complex chemical interfaces, with applications in rechargeable battery chemistries, solar photocatalysts, and next-generation photovoltaics. He has been recognized with multiple honors, including the NSF CAREER Award and the designation of Young Investigator by both the Journal of the American Chemical Society and ACS Applied Energy Materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Washington • BAG 296, Seattle, WA

Joined the University of Washington’s Department of Chemistry as an Assistant Professor, focusing on research in clean energy and catalysis.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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