Dr. Doeke Hekstra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Doeke Romke Hekstra is an Associate Professor at the Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He specializes in Molecular Cellular Biology and has a primary teaching area in Applied Physics. Hekstra works in the Northwest Lab Building and engages in a blend of disciplines, including Biophysics, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics at the intersection of biological sciences and engineering, aiming to innovate and improve methodologies within these fields. Hekstra's work is marked by his commitment to educational excellence and pioneering research contributions, striving to foster an integrated approach to problem-solving in scientific inquiry.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Introductory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics Biochemistry Organic chemistry Physical chemistry Differential and integral calculus
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  • Online application
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Specialization Notes

The program covers Molecular Mechanism & Structural Biology, Systems, Quantitative & Computational Biology, Neurobiology & Behavior, and Development, Genetics & Evolution. GRE not accepted.