Dr. Jonathan Kuo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Kuo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Eberly College of Science. His research interests focus on various aspects of catalytic processes in chemistry, particularly in physical organic, inorganic, and bioinorganic domains. Kuo has a strong background in organometallic chemistry, exploring the mechanisms of metal-ligand interactions and stabilization of reactive intermediates. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania after earning his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2017. At UCLA, he obtained his B.S. in chemistry in 2012. Kuo has received several prestigious awards, including the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship and the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, underscoring his contributions to the field. He has published multiple articles in renowned journals and actively engages in academic research that aids in understanding complex catalytic activities, significantly enhancing knowledge in the chemistry domain.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Awards

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NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Arun Guthikonda Memorial Graduate Fellowship

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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