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Professor Dr. John Fortner

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Biography

John Fortner is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University. He obtained his Ph.D. from Rice University and a B.S. from Texas A&M University. His research interests focus on advancing water-related technologies and understanding novel material interfaces that relate to critical environmental-based health, security, and energy challenges. Fortner has been recognized with several honors including the Ackerman Award for Teaching and Mentoring, and he is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He was appointed to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Board on Chemical Science and Technology and has received numerous prestigious awards such as the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize. His work emphasizes the vital importance of environmental engineering and its application in addressing contemporary global challenges.

Research Interests

Water-Related Technologies Environmental Engineering Material Interfaces Health and Security Challenges Energy Challenges

Awards

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Ackerman Award Teaching and Mentoring

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Elected Fellow, Royal Society Chemistry

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Environmental Nanotechnology Gordon Research Conference Chair

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U.S. National Academies Sciences, Engineering, Medicine's Board Chemical Science Technology Appointee

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Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize

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Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Emerging Investigator

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NSF CAREER Award

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Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

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Doctoral New Investigator Award

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Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Application Checklist

  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.