Dr. Jianguo Mei

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jianguo Mei is the Head of the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University, with a focus on Organic Chemistry and Materials Chemistry. His research addresses the design and synthesis of organic semiconductors and conductors utilized in printed electronics. Mei's work integrates fundamental science with technological innovation to meet significant societal challenges in energy, sustainability, and human health. He explores new synthetic approaches to create organic materials, notably reporting on highly conductive n-doped transparent organic conductors that compete with traditional materials like indium-tin-oxide. His lab employs machine-learning-assisted high-throughput automated synthesis to facilitate the rapid discovery and optimization of new materials with desired properties. Furthermore, his research in analytical chemistry investigates the relationships between chemical structures, materials processing, and functional properties. Professor Mei has mentored numerous graduate and postdoctoral students who have advanced in various industries, academia, and government sectors.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2014-01-01 — Present

Department of Chemistry, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN, USA

Oversees departmental operations, faculty recruitment, and research development.

Awards

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ACS Polymeric Materials: Science Engineering Young Investigator

2020-01-01
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ACS Division Organic Chemistry Academic Young Investigator

2019-01-01
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NSF Career Award

2017-01-01
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Office Naval Research Young Investigator Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
35 semester hours of undergraduate chemistry Courses in General, Quantitative, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.