Dr. Julia Kornfield

Professor

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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

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Started as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Served as a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Gilloon Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Currently serving as the Elizabeth W. Gilloon Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Courses

Sustainable Engineering Kinetic Processes Materials

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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