Dr. Emily Carter

Professor

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Biography

Emily Carter is the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor of Energy and Environment in the Mechanical Aerospace Engineering department at Princeton University, and the founding director of Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment from 2010 to 2016. She has also served as Princeton's Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Dr. Carter has a distinguished career in physical chemistry and began her independent academic work at UCLA in 1988 before joining Princeton in 2004. Her research focuses on utilizing quantum mechanical simulation techniques to discover and design materials for sustainable production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. Over her career, she has authored 475 publications and patents, delivered 600 invited plenary lectures globally, and served on various advisory boards across multiple disciplines. She has received numerous accolades, including elections to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, and the Royal Society.

Research Interests

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.