Dr. Coty Jen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Coty Jen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and a member of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies. His research focuses on understanding the chemical composition and physical properties of atmospheric aerosol particles and their influence on air quality and climate. Jen aims to disentangle the chemical complexity of the atmosphere by measuring and developing semi-empirical models that describe the numerous compounds and reactions that help form and grow atmospheric particles. Through these models, he seeks to predict how human activities alter air quality over decades. His group specializes in developing novel aerosol measurement techniques to evaluate the physical characteristics and molecular make-up of atmospheric particles, including those produced by wildfires and complex atmospheric reactions. Jen has received several prestigious awards such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and the NSF AGS Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, focusing on atmospheric sciences.

Awards

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

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NSF AGS Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Friedlander Award from the American Association of Aerosol Research

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.