Dr. Guozhong Cao

Professor

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Biography

Guozhong Cao is the Boeing Steiner Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Chemical Engineering. His current research primarily focuses on chemical processing, characterization of nanostructured materials, coatings, and their applications in energy-related fields, including biosensors and biomedical applications. His work emphasizes controlling and tailoring crystallinity, surface chemistry, and morphology to achieve desired electrochemical and optoelectrochemical properties in active materials for energy conversion and storage. His past research experiences include the development of coherent porous carbon-hydride nanocomposites for hydrogen storage, oxide scintillation films for neutron and gamma-ray detection, and complex oxide films for solid oxide fuel cells. Professor Cao has published numerous papers in respected journals, showcasing innovative advancements in materials science and energy storage technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Boeing Steiner Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in Chemical Engineering, with a specific focus on materials science and engineering.

Awards

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CoE Faculty Appreciation Career Education & Training (FACET) recipient

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Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher

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College of Engineering Faculty Award: Research

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Outstanding Associate Editor Award

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University of Washington Presidential Entrepreneurial Faculty Fellow

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University Distinguished Teaching Award

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College Outstanding Educator Award

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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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.