Dr. David Bergsman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David S. Bergsman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University in 2018, following an M.S. in the same field in 2014, also from Stanford University. His undergraduate studies were conducted at the University of Washington, where he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2012. Before joining the University of Washington, he served as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2018 to 2020. Professor Bergsman's research focuses on innovations in technologies addressing water scarcity and the utilization of intermittent energy sources. His work emphasizes the creation of nanomaterials with precise structural and compositional control to meet demanding applications in the water-energy nexus. He leads the Bergsman Research Group, which leverages atomic layer processing tools for the synthesis of advanced materials and facilitates high-throughput screenings to identify promising candidates for next-generation materials. His research interests include membranes, water treatment, carbon capture, and scalable manufacturing techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Associate

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research in advanced materials and nanostructured systems.

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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