Dr. Jian Qin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jian Qin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on the development of microscopic understanding of the structural and physical properties of soft materials, utilizing a combination of analytical theory, scaling arguments, numerical computations, and molecular simulations. He previously worked as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago alongside Juan de Pablo and Scott Milner in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Jian received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Minnesota, where he conducted research under the supervision of David Morse and Frank Bates. His research encompasses topics such as self-assembly in multi-component polymeric systems, the molecular origins of entanglement in polymer melt rheology, coacervation in polyelectrolytes, and the effects of Coulomb interactions on dielectrically heterogeneous electrolytes. Jian has been honored with numerous awards including the John H. Dillon Medal from APS in 2022, the Tau Beta Pi Teaching Honor Roll in 2020, and the NSF CAREER Award (2019-2023).

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and research in Chemical Engineering focusing on soft materials and polymer science.

Awards

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John H. Dillon Medal

2022-01-01
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ACS PMSE Young Investigator

2020-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2019-01-01

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.