Dr. John Ketterson

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Biography

Professor Ketterson currently studies the magnetic superconducting properties, static dynamics, and bulk materials patterned nanostructures, with a particular focus on collective quantum behavior. His research includes various linear and non-linear optical phenomena, emphasizing excitons and plasmons in bulk materials and thin films. He is also the Director of the Magnetic Physical Properties Measurement Facility, a non-profit laboratory providing highly accurate measurements of magnetization, magnetic susceptibility, microwave absorption, and thermal transport properties for researchers in fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, and geology.

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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