Dr. Jennifer Wilcox

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Wilcox is a Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania and a senior fellow at the World Resources Institute, leading initiatives related to carbon removal. She previously held the James H. Manning Chaired Professorship in Chemical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Wilcox's extensive research focuses on the intersection of energy and the environment, specifically developing strategies for mitigation and adaptation to minimize the adverse climate impacts attributed to society's reliance on fossil fuels. Her work critically examines carbon management technologies, including direct air capture and utilization, to help prevent exceeding 2°C warming by 2100. Her research is primarily funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. Additionally, Wilcox has been involved in various committees for the National Academy of Sciences and the American Physical Society, focusing on assessing the methods and impacts of carbon capture. In March 2012, she authored a textbook on carbon capture, contributing to the academic discourse surrounding this vital sector of environmental science.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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