Professor Dr. Julia Kornfield
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Biography
Professor Julia Kornfield's research focuses on the molecular microscopic aspects of polymer viscoelasticity. Utilizing optical, nuclear magnetic resonance, and x-ray techniques, her work observes the order and dynamics of various types of polymers, including associative polymers, block copolymers, liquid-crystalline polymers, semicrystalline polymers, and polymer gels. She has played a significant role in advancing the understanding of these materials and their applications in engineering and science. Professor Kornfield has been a part of the California Institute of Technology since the early 1990s, having progressed through ranks from Assistant Professor to Gilloon Professor.
Research Interests
Experience
Assistant Professor
— PresentCalifornia Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Started as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Associate Professor
— PresentCalifornia Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Professor
— PresentCalifornia Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Served as a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Gilloon Professor
— PresentCalifornia Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Currently serving as the Elizabeth W. Gilloon Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Courses
Requirements for California Institute of Technology
Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Online Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
Specialization Notes
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