Dr. Juan Chamorro

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Juan Chamorro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, awarded in 2021, and is currently serving as an NSF MPS-Ascend Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 2021 to 2024. His research focuses on quantum materials, specifically their synthesis, crystal growth, and characterization of structural physical properties through in-house measurements and experiments involving X-ray and neutron scattering at national and international facilities. Chamorro's work is highly interdisciplinary, drawing upon knowledge and expertise in materials science, inorganic solid state chemistry, and condensed matter physics. He is dedicated to exploring and unlocking the potential of quantum materials, blending physics and chemistry to investigate advanced materials for future technological applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Assistant Professor with a focus on materials science engineering.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.