Dr. Joseph Francisco

Professor

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Biography

Joseph S. Francisco focuses on bringing new tools to experimental physical and theoretical chemistry to address atmospheric chemical problems and enhance the understanding of chemistry at the molecular level. His work has led to important discoveries regarding new chemistries occurring at interfaces and cloud surfaces, contributing to a fundamental understanding of new chemical bonding and controlling processes. Currently, he investigates the impacts of solar radiation on the chemistry of clouds and their interfaces, while his research collaborations delve into the details of atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning acid rain. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has been a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Additionally, he has served as a Visiting Associate in Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology and holds the position of Executive Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Research Interests

Experience

President’s Distinguished Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

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Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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