Dr. Jennifer Curtis

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Curtis is a Professor in the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago in 2002 and a B.A. in Physics from Columbia University in 1997. Professor Curtis has been recognized for her contributions to the field with numerous awards including the Georgia Tech College of Science Faculty Mentor Award and the NSF Faculty Early Development CAREER Award. Her research focuses on cell biophysics, specifically cell mechanics and adhesion dynamics as well as immunophysics and glycobiology. She investigates the physical interactions of hyaluronan and hyaluronan synthase within tissues, contributing significant findings to the fields of cellular mechanics and biophysical engineering. In addition to her research endeavors, she actively engages in teaching and mentoring students in the fields of Physics and Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Physics, specializing in biophysical applications.

Awards

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Georgia Tech College of Science Faculty Mentor Award

2015-01-01
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NSF Faculty Early Development CAREER Award

2010-01-01

Patents

Thermochemical nanolithography multi-functional templates selective assembly bioactive proteins

Provisional Patent 61/182190 2009-01-01

A patent for a method of assembling bioactive proteins using thermochemical processes.

Use multiple optical tweezers for pumping, mixing, sorting

U.S. Patent 7,176,445 2007-01-01

Patent covering the use of optical tweezers for manipulating particles in fluid.

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.