Dr. Emily Davidson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emily C. Davidson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Biological Engineering at Princeton University. She obtained her S.B. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2010 and her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2016. Davidson's research focuses on the intersection of polymer synthesis, characterization, and physics, emphasizing synthetic systems aimed at addressing societal challenges in human health and the environment. Her research group aims to integrate molecular-level polymer design with controlled self-assembly and structural alignment through additive manufacturing to create functional, hierarchical materials. Key areas of interest in her work include exploring novel elastomers and gels, programming functional polymers for additive manufacturing, and developing sustainable, degradable block copolymers. Davidson has been recognized with several awards, including the Alfred Rheinstein Faculty Award in 2023 and the DOE Early Career Award in 2022, highlighting her contributions to the field of materials science and engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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Alfred Rheinstein Faculty Award

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DOE Early Career Award

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Young Professional Winner

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International Research Fellowship Award

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
Application Checklist
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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.