Dr. Jennifer Dionne

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Dionne is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and a courtesy Professor in Radiology at Stanford University. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and serves as an investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. Her research focuses on developing and applying nanophotonic techniques to explore and control chemical and biological processes at the nanoscale, which is crucial for addressing challenges in global health and sustainability. Her innovative work includes culture-free methods for detecting pathogens and new imaging techniques that allow for the observation of light-driven chemical reactions at atomic-scale resolution. Dionne's contributions to the field have garnered significant recognition, including the NSF Alan T. Waterman Award and the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. She has been active in teaching and mentorship, guiding numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. In her role, she emphasizes the importance of integrating science outreach with visual and performing arts to foster public engagement with scientific concepts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Tenured faculty member focusing on research and teaching in materials science and engineering.

Awards

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NSF Alan T. Waterman Award

2019-01-01
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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

2019-01-01
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Moore Inventor Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

2014-01-01

Courses

MATSCI 82N BIOE 392 APPPHYS 290 MATSCI 399 MATSCI 200 BIO 199X CHEM 200 MATSCI 100 ENGR 199W

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.